At yesterday’s police commission meeting, Angelenos turned out by the hundreds to condemn what they described as LAPD’s heavy-handed response to peaceful demonstrations, particularly its liberal use of tear gas and rubber bullets. Moore also came under fire for equating looting with murder, although he quickly walked those remarks back. At least one reporter has been permanently blinded by a rubber bullet in the course of reporting on the recent uprisings. Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there. Turning The Tables: Compared with 1992, L.A.'s unrest has flipped geographically: the protests and looting have been in affluent areas, while South L.A. has been absolutely quiet.

Source: The Local June 03, 2020 18:08 UTC