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LA Sheriff Department Revises Lewd Conduct Policy

According to internal documents obtained by The Advocate, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is revising its directive for handling lewd conduct complaints, which often ensnare gay men.

Armed Man Seen at the Abbey, Popular West Hollywood Bar

A man with a gun was spotted at the Abbey, prompting a heavy police response.

Rep. Ted Lieu Will Donate Ed Buck's Funds to Civil Rights Groups

After another man was found dead at Buck's home Monday, Lieu distances himself from his donations.

Extensive cover-up effort revealed in L.A. County deputy's beating of trans man

After Deputy Joseph Benza III assaulted Emmett Brock during a traffic stop, Benza and colleagues discussed deleting text messages related to the matter. Benza has pleaded guilty to one charge in the case.

Arrest Made in Murder of 10-Year-Old Gay Child

Anthony Avalos had recently come out as gay before he was covered in cigarette burns and beaten to death.

YouTuber Claims He Did Not Lie About Antigay Attack

British YouTuber Calum McSwiggan could face up to a year in jail if convicted of filing a false police report.

L.A. deputy sheriff pleads guilty to viciously assaulting transgender man

Joseph Benza III, 36, admitted to an incident in February 2023 where he followed a transgender man in his car for nearly two miles before brutally attacking him.

All Charges Dropped Against Trans Man Beaten by Cop in Video

The former schoolteacher said he wants his old job back.

California Trans Man's Violent Arrest Questioned After Video Release

The video calls into question the police's official version of events.

Caitlyn Jenner Facing '50/50' Chance of Manslaughter Charge

That's what L.A. County detectives say as they prepare to present their investigation results to the district attorney.