Murakami was one of three senior Sheriff’s Department executives who reevaluated the disciplinary case of a deputy who had been fired in connection with allegations of domestic abuse and stalking. The “truth and reconciliation” panel concluded the deputy, Caren Carl Mandoyan, had been punished unfairly, paving the way for his reinstatement, according to the panel’s report reviewed by The Times.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 18, 2019 21:00 UTC