Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against two people at the center of the Los Angeles racism scandal

The Los Angeles city attorney’s office said Tuesday it does not plan to file criminal charges against two people who were investigated in connection with the illegal recording of a racist conversation that rocked City Hall and prompted the resignation of the president of the city council after the leak of the audio. in 2022.

The local prosecutor’s office declined to file misdemeanor charges against the two people, a married couple, just months after the district attorney’s office announced it would not bring criminal charges against them. Both suspects previously worked at the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and lived in a home that investigators traced to social media posts that highlighted the controversial recording. Prosecutors failed to meet the burden of proof in one case, although the district attorney’s office, in a charge evaluation worksheet, said that “the evidence indicates that a crime was committed by one or both persons”. Under California law, all parties must consent to the recording of a private conversation or phone call, or the person who made the recording could face criminal and civil penalties. The state’s wiretapping statutes are among the strongest in the nation and allow the “injured party” — the person being taped without their permission — to sue.

With files from the Associated Press.

How has grade inflation affected student success and college readiness?

When it comes to college applications and prep, tests like the ACT have often been used as a gauge for K-12 students across the country to measure their academic levels. While there has been some debate over how heavily the exams should be weighted for college admissions, the break from college prep and ACT test scores has become more complicated by predict based on data released last month. Although the ACT’s prediction of college grade point averages has remained, high school GPAs have become less predictive of higher education outcomes. Because students are less aware of the transition from high school to college, does this mean that grade inflation is undermining their need to prepare to measure? Joining us to help break it all down is Reason’s Assistant Editor Emma Camp i Jamie MoynihanCEO of AcceptU.

A director’s journey from underappreciated films to mainstream television and back to passion

Carl Franklin began as a television actor before his notable directorial role, A false move, released in 1992. He then wrote and directed the 1995 Los Angeles-set neo noir. Devil in a blue suitwith which the critics agreed – although it is still an award-winning film – should have had more buzz of what he did Two of Franklin’s most recent TV projects from creator Ryan Murphy include Gladiator: The story of Aaron Hernandez on FX and Netflix Monster: The Menéndez brothers. Franklin joins Larry to discuss his decades in the industry, the challenges of getting studios to take risks on creative projects, and taking on new passion projects himself.

AirTalk’s Ballot Cram Session – A voter game plan event

Election Day is just around the corner, with postal ballots on their way to homes next month. We know it’s not always easy to navigate these proposals on your own. The good news is that there is still time to study. Get your notebooks and pencils ready: it’s time for a one-hour breakout session. Larry Mantle and a panel of guest experts take you through the basics of all the fixtures across the state: what they are, the pros and cons, and what’s at stake. They will also address the proposal to expand the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors from five members to nine. Add LAist voter game plan: Everything you need as you prepare for the Nov. 5 general election: Study our interactive voter guides and ask questions.