Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman plans to terminate the contract of special prosecutor Lawrence Middleton, hired by George Gascón to reopen investigations into fatal police shootings. Middleton was brought on in 2021 to reconsider charges in cases declined by former Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey, but tensions grew between Gascón and line prosecutors over his hiring and the amount of money spent on him. Middleton’s efforts to bring charges in high-profile cases, such as the killing of Christopher Deandre Mitchell by Torrance police, have faced challenges, with no trial date set and legal arguments ongoing.
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Auburn University Community Mourns Drowning Death of Team’s Chaplain
The Auburn University community is mourning the loss of their football team chaplain, Reverend Chette L. Williams, who tragically passed away in a boating accident on Lake Martin. Williams, a former Auburn linebacker, served as a spiritual leader for the football team and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over two decades. His legacy of faith and mentorship has had a profound impact on the Auburn community, as he is remembered for guiding athletes to...
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