Los Angeles police chief seeks to fire 4 officers for misconduct at 2007 immigration rally
Associated Press

September 16, 2008

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton has recommended that four officers be fired for misconduct when force was used to clear a park during a 2007 immigration rally.

The chief also recommended Tuesday that 11 other officers face discipline ranging from reprimands to suspensions of up to 10 days without pay.

The rally last year ended when police formed a skirmish line and swept through the crowd in MacArthur Park. Some officers struck peaceful rallygoers and journalists with batons and bean-bag rounds.

A personnel investigation led to 80 allegations against 29 officers. The chief sustained 31 allegations against 15 officers.

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