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  • Casey Kasem is seen in an undated file photo.
  • A judge says conservatorship is not an urgent need for famed radio host Casey Kasem because he is receiving adequate care.
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celebrity, legal, entertainment
  • A Toyota logo is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A jury on Thursday found Toyota not liable for the death of a local woman in a case of alleged sudden acceleration.
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auto news, recall, legal, national news
  • Gov. Brown signed a bill to let nurse practitioners, certified midwives and physician assistants to perform early abortions.
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jerry brown, legal, health, pregnancy, california news
  • Angela Spaccia talks to reporters about the Bell corruption case on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Angela Spaccia, who is facing corruption charges in the Bell salary scandal, speaks out before the start of the trial.
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legal, court case, los angeles news, carlos granda
  • Angela Spaccia talks to reporters about the Bell corruption case on Friday, Oct. 4, 2013.
  • Angela Spaccia, who is facing corruption charges in the Bell salary scandal, speaks out before the start of the trial.
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  • Eight-time Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Lauryn Hill has been released from a federal prison after serving time for failing to pay taxes, according to her attorney.
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  • The Palmdale Council Chamber is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The city of Palmdale says it will seek an emergency appeal of a judge's decision to cancel the city council election.
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election, antelope valley, legal, eyewitness news
  • The Palmdale Council Chamber is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A judge issued an injunction to cancel Palmdale's election, ruling the city's ballot method short-changes minorities.
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antelope valley, election, legal, los angeles news
  • Robert Rizzo, former city manager of the Bell, appears in this undated file photo.
  • Former Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo has pleaded no contest to all charges in a massive public corruption case.
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legal, los angeles news, jovana lara
  • Robert Rizzo, former city manager of the Bell, appears in this undated file photo.
  • Former Bell City Manager Robert Rizzo has pleaded no contest to all charges in a massive public corruption case.
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  • Michael Jackson is shown in this undated file photo.
  • The jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial has found that AEG Live was not liable in the pop star's death.
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  • AEG attorney Marvin Putnam speaks exclusively to Eyewitness News on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
  • The jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial has found that AEG was not liable in the pop star's death.
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  • Gregg Barden, the foreperson on the jury, discusses the verdict in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
  • Two of the jurors in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial explained how they reached their decision.
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  • AEG Live lead defense attorney Marvin S. Putnam appears in court on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
  • The jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial has found that AEG was not liable in the pop star's death.
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  • Gregg Barden, the foreperson on the jury, discusses the verdict in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013.
  • Jurors spoke out about the verdict in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
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  • Michael Jackson is shown in this undated file photo.
  • The jury has reached a verdict Wednesday in the lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson's mother against concert promoter AEG.
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  • This June 22, 2012 file photo shows former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky arriving at the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa.
  • An appeals court denied a request for a new trial for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.
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sex crimes, child abuse, legal, ncaa, national news
  • A person is seen typing on a laptop computer in this undated file photo.
  • California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a bill into law making an act known as 'revenge porn' a misdemeanor offense.
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technology, jerry brown, legal, california news
  • Conrad Murray is seen at sentencing in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.
  • Conrad Murray's appeals lawyer, Valerie Wass, is weighing in on the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
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  • Conrad Murray is seen at sentencing in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011.
  • Conrad Murray's appeals lawyer, Valerie Wass, is weighing in on the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
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legal, celebrity, court case, entertainment, miriam hernandez
  • A courtroom sketch shows the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • As the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial continues to deliberate, we're learning more about who they are.
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legal, celebrity, court case, entertainment, miriam hernandez
  • A courtroom sketch shows the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • As the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial continues to deliberate, we're learning more about who they are.
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  • Jackson attorney Brian Panish is seen in court on Sept. 26, 2013.
  • The judge in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial gave final instructions, and then the jury started deliberations.
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  • Jackson attorney Brian Panish is seen in court on Sept. 26, 2013.
  • The judge in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial gave final instructions, and then the jury started deliberations.
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  • Jackson attorney Brian Panish is seen in court on Sept. 26, 2013.
  • The judge in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial gave final instructions, and then the jury started deliberations.
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  • Katherine Jacksons attorney Brian Panish delivers his rebuttal on the final day of closing arguments in Michael Jacksons wrongful death trial on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013.
  • The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is rapidly drawing to an end as the closing arguments wrapped up Thursday.
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  • AEG lawyer Marvin Putnam delivers closing arguments on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
  • During closing arguments Wednesday, an attorney for AEG said the concert promoter had no idea Jackson was using propofol.
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  • AEG lawyer Marvin Putnam delivers closing arguments on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
  • During closing statements Wednesday, AEG's lawyer said Michael Jackson was playing Russian roulette by taking propofol.
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  • An officer writes a traffic ticket in this undated file photo.
  • According to our partners at the Center for Investigative Reporting, pricey fines are getting tacked onto traffic tickets.
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  • An officer writes a traffic ticket in this undated file photo.
  • According to our partners at the Center for Investigative Reporting, pricey fines are getting tacked onto traffic tickets.
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  • AEG lawyer Marvin Putnam delivers closing arguments on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013.
  • During closing statements Wednesday, AEG's lawyer said Michael Jackson was playing Russian roulette by taking propofol.
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  • During closing arguments, the Jackson family attorney made his pitch to jurors, asking for over $1.5 billion in damages.
  • Opening statements in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial began Tuesday, centering on AEG's liability in the case.
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  • During closing arguments, the Jackson family attorney made his pitch to jurors, asking for over $1.5 billion in damages.
  • During closing arguments, the Jackson family attorney made his pitch to jurors, asking for over $1.5 billion in damages.
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  • A person types at a computer in this undated file photo.
  • A new California state law gives minors a chance to remove embarrassing photos and damaging postings on social media.
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technology, legal, california news, nannette miranda
  • A customer is seen using a computer at a coffeeshop in this undated file photo.
  • A new CA state law gives minors a chance to remove embarrassing photos and damaging postings on social media.
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  • Brian Panish, attorney for the Jackson family, delivers closing arguments during the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013.
  • Opening statements in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial began, centering on AEG's liability in the case.
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celebrity, legal, court case, entertainment
  • Michael Jackson and his mother Katherine are shown in this undated file photo.
  • After nearly 83 days of testimony, the billion-dollar Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is beginning to wrap up.
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  • A courtroom sketch shows Michael Jacksons mother, Katherine Jackson, testifying in her sons wrongful death trial on Friday, July 19, 2013.
  • After over 80 days of testimony, the billion-dollar Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is wrapping up Tuesday.
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  • A court drawing shows the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • Things are coming to a close in Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial. The jury received instructions from the judge Monday.
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legal, celebrity, court case, entertainment, miriam hernandez
  • A court drawing shows the jury in the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • Things are coming to a close in Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial. The jury received instructions from the judge Monday.
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  • Michael Jackson is seen.
  • Testimony finally wrapped up in the Michael Jackson trial. We heard from attorneys on both sides outside the court.
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  • Michael Jackson is seen.
  • Testimony finally wrapped up in the Michael Jackson trial. We heard from attorneys on both sides outside the court.
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  • A sign for Occidental College in Eagle Rock is shown in this undated file photo.
  • Occidental College has resolved a federal complaint filed by students claiming officials mishandled sex assault allegations.
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legal, sexual assault, los angeles news
  • Dr. Allan Metzger is seen on the witness stand during the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.
  • Michael Jackson's former physician took the witness stand Thursday, a day after his video deposition was shown to the court.
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  • Dr. Allan Metzger is seen on the witness stand during the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.
  • Michael Jackson's former physician took the witness stand Thursday, a day after his video deposition was shown to the court.
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celebrity, legal, court case, entertainment
  • El Sereno Elementary School is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The LAUSD says the dismissal process began as soon as allegations were made that an El Sereno teacher was molesting kids.
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school, sex crimes, legal, los angeles news, leo stallworth
  • El Sereno Elementary School is seen in this undated file photo.
  • The LAUSD says dismissal began as soon as allegations were made that an El Sereno teacher was molesting kids.
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  • Dr. Allan Metzger is seen in a video deposition for the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is finally coming to a head. The defense has rested its case.
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legal, celebrity, court case, entertainment, miriam hernandez
  • Dr. Allan Metzger is seen in a video deposition for the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial.
  • The Michael Jackson wrongful death trial is finally coming to a head. The defense has rested its case.
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  • A former Beverly Hills police supervisor says a detective made inappropriate comments at Whitney Houston's death scene.
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