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Rapper Curtis Jackson, also known as 50 Cent, addressed Los Angeles's crime crisis last week in response to the recent reinstatement of the zero bail policy. Jackson shared a FOX 11 Los Angeles segment about the zero bail policy on Instagram Reels Thursday.The policy, which was adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic in an attempt to reduce crowding in prisons, drops bail to as low as $0 for suspects accused of misdemeanors and non-violent felonies. "LA is finished watch how bad it gets out there.SMH [shaking my head]" the "Candy Shop" rapper wrote on Instagram.
Critics say the policy, which came back in May after ending in July 2022, is spiking violent crime in the Golden State. A recent study published by the Yolo County District Attorney's Office found that zero bail policies have "horrific" effects on public safety. "I mean, we have more people being shot at, stabbed, assaulted, robbed, beaten.These are real victims – and the numbers are staggering under zero bail," Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig told Fox News Digital.
The study found that suspects released without bail reoffended 70% more often than those who posted bail, and were rearrested on 163% more charges. Suspects released without bail were also accused of three times as many violent crimes. When asked by Fox News Digital in May, the L.A.
County Sheriff's Department said that they would enforce the policy. "The Department is aware of the preliminary injunction regarding the cash bail system, and of course will comply with any court-ordered bail schedule." the sheriff's office statement read. "The County is also working with the court and other stakeholders to explore ways to reduce the number of people held before arraignment because they can't
.have to do in Los Angeles. And TheWrap spoke to Brian Henson, chairman of the Jim Henson Company, about the origins and evolution of this one-of-a-kind show.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called the SAG-AFTRA strike a “historic inflection point” that will have an impact on the overall economy, while suggesting that she would be working on a resolution.
Caught in HD. Actress Mandy Moore took to Instagram to expose the individual who stole her child's stroller – still packaged – from the driveway of her Los Angeles home. On Instagram, the "A Walk to Remember" actress shared a screenshot of her security footage, which showed a large package outside of her gate and a blue figure, presumably a person, in the background.
LeBron James isn’t retiring. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer announced on Wednesday night at the ESPYs that he will be back for his 21st season.
Universal’s romantic comedy “The List” teases Halston Sage and Christian Navarro finding love in a hopeless place – Los Angeles. Abby (Sage) wasn’t expecting to add Jake (Navarro) to her dating itinerary, but after a rough breakup leads to her building a list of celebrity “free passes” and traveling to Los Angeles to court the rich and famous, his ambition and charm catches her off guard and flips her expectations of love on their head.The romcom charts Abby’s personal reinvention when her fiancé cheats on her and sleeps with a celebrity on his “free pass” list.
Kylie Jenner isn’t ready to meet Old Lady Kylie.
Jennifer Garner had a tough workout this weekend. The actress was photographed in Los Angeles as she honed in her boxing skills on a private outdoor lesson with a personal trainer. Photos show Garner giving her workout her all and having a laugh after completing it.
Viva Las Vegas indeed! Thinking of moving here? Have any questions? We’re happy to answer in the comments!
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “A Transparent Musical” is heading to New York and Broadway. The show, the first stage play from Amazon Studios, premiered in Los Angeles at the Mark Taper Forum in May — becoming the last show at the Taper for now, as Center Theater Group has canceled all shows at the stage following the close of “A Transparent Musical” on June 25. But whereas the Mark Taper is on hold, “A Transparent Musical” has big things in store. According to Amazon, the show’s producers “intend to bring the show to Broadway sometime in 2024.” The musical, or course, is based on Amazon Prime Video’s Emmy-winning series “Transparent,” created by Joey Soloway, who also wrote the book to the stage musical with MJ Kaufman. Faith Soloway wrote the music and lyrics to “A Transparent Musical.”
Have y’all ever seen a more glamorous cast?!
Former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has been praised by fans after making a candid admission about the reality of parenting.
Rochelle Humes has sought a bit of advice from her fans after sharing her delight at being able to get one up on her daughter. Just like many parents across the country, the celebrity mum has kicked off the school summer holidays with her young brood.
Tina Knowles' home in Los Angeles was the target of a burglary earlier this week. The fashion designer — and mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles — was robbed, though luckily, no one was home at the time.LAPD officials confirmed to ET on Sunday that «officers responded to burglary investigation and did take a burglary report for an incident [that happened on] July 5th.»The LAPD also confirmed that no one was at the residence at the time the burglary occurred and stated that the investigation is ongoing.The burglary was discovered Wednesday morning by someone working for Knowles, who found that her entire safe had been removed from the residence, reports.The outlet also reports that the safe contained over $1 million in cash and jewelry belonging to Knowles.No further details have been made public regarding how the culprits managed to enter the residence or abscond with the full safe.
Rapper/actor 50 Cent (real name: Curtis Jackson)said on Instagram that Los Angeles is “finished” now that they’ve instituted a zero-bail policy that took effect in May.
The beloved Broadway musical Into the Woods is now playing in Los Angeles and many members of the recent Broadway revival cast are leading the production!
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most popular teams in the NBA.
Earlier this week when the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority released its annual Homeless Count, this year’s 10% rise countywide represented the second-biggest rise in the report’s five year history. But hidden in that countywide jump was an even bigger surprise.
Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout from the Los Angeles Angels, and Freddie Freeman, J.D. Martinez, and Mookie Betts from the Los Angeles Dodgers were named as starters to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, set for July 11 in Seattle.
Despite major investments in housing and intervention programs and Mayor Karen Bass making the issue a centerpiece of her administration, the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area continues to skyrocket, with results of the most recent count released today showing a 9% year-over-year increase in homelessness in the county, and a 10% jump in the city.