Taggers earlier this year sprayed graffiti on at least 27 floors of a partly completed downtown Los Angeles skyscraper directly across from Crypto.com Arena at LA Live. As taggers claimed the exterior, stunt performers began using its three towers, including BASE jumpers who paraglided from the roof. AdvertisementIn an attempt to get control of the situation, the city earmarked $3.8 million for graffiti removal and fences in February, and the LAPD started round-the-clock patrols. Six days after his tightrope walk, he still sounded stunned he hadn’t been charged with anything. Detectives have not yet talked to Schneider, the department said, adding, “It is a crime to trespass into the Oceanwide site, signs are clearly posted.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 18, 2024 21:09 UTC