Two homeless men were fatally shot in downtown L.A. near Skid Row early Saturday morning, with the shooting occurring around 12:50 a.m. in the 500 block of South Los Angeles Street. LAPD Officer Jeff Lee stated that both victims were shot multiple times, and a third victim refused medical treatment and was uncooperative. The shooting took place in front of the Cloud Smoke Shop, where workers reported drug use in the area and described the neighborhood as dangerous.
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Prisoners recently eligible for parole sue over delay in hearings
Seven incarcerated men in Massachusetts, eligible for parole following a 2024 Supreme Judicial Court ruling, are suing over delays in scheduling their hearings. The plaintiffs, who were sentenced to life without parole as "emerging adults," have been waiting for their parole hearings for years. The Massachusetts Parole Board is facing criticism for the slow process, with more than 100 individuals affected by the ruling still awaiting their hearings. Full Article
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