Tag Archives: Pedro Espinoza

Jamiel Shaw II’s parents speak-out in new documentary

The Los Angeles murder story that continues to fuel heated political debate concerning illegal immigration is now the focus of a new documentary produced by the alternative news source Full Disclosure Network. The documentary provides an in-depth interview with the parents of the late Jamiel Shaw II. Police say Jamiel Shaw II, 17, was walking [...]

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Shaw’s father to those alleging gang ties: “Shut the hell up!”

It’s an extremely sensitive claim not addressed–to my knowledge–in the mainstream media. But it’s been rumbling on the Web for more than two months now. Some suspect it’s politically motivated and aimed at protecting illegal immigrants by diffusing support for a proposed amendment to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Special Order 40. The allegation is [...]

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Challenge to LA media: Rule “it” out

COMMENTARY Pardon me as I peek out from the blogosphere with hopes of capturing the eye of a reporter in LA. Not trying to tell you how to do your job. I respect what you do. And I’m 500 miles from your turf and don’t have the connections you do. Maybe I’ve even got this [...]

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Pedro Espinoza mug shot and booking sheet

*updates Los Angeles Times, LAPD chief vows to clarify policy on immigrants, April 17 Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton said Wednesday that the department’s controversial policy on dealing with illegal immigrants was widely misunderstood by the public and some of his own officers, and he would clarify the rule in the next couple [...]

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