LOS ANGELES, September 27, 2005 – Lorena Lopez and her family announced the filing of claims against Police Chief William Bratton and the City of Los Angeles for the death of her 19 month old daughter Suzie Pena, killed by SWAT on July 10th.
The claim will establish the criminal negligence of Chief Bratton and his SWAT commanders who ordered the attack during a hostage situation, which resulted in the death of Suzie Pena.
Reports:Video: Justice for Suzie Pena Lopez news conference by A || Interviews: Justice for Suzie Pena Rally by A
LAGUNA BEACH, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005--At its peak, 40 day laborers were joined by 60 human rights advocates in opposition to a small group from Save Our State at the Day Labor Center in Laguna Beach. By scheduling their event for the morning of the international anti-war rally, Save Our State had hoped for little opposition but were outnumbered five to one by the jornaleros and dedicated supporters of immigrant rights.
Reports: Laguna Beach III: SOS and Neo-Nazis Confronted Again by Leslie ||
Activists confront SOS in Laguna Beach by Rockero420
In a related story activists are claiming that one of their members was wrongfully arrested at this demonstration.
Report and photos: Police Harassment at Anti-racist demo by Lal