Los Angeles County settles police black, Hispanic federal discrimination case

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck speaks during a news conference at LAPD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Beck says the actions of a South Carolina police officer who was captured on cellphone video fatally shooting a fleeing unarmed man were criminal. Beck told reporters Thursday, April 9, 2015 that he&#8217;d watched the video and that the officers&#8217; actions appeared to be a criminal act &#8220;well beyond&#8221; any policies at the LAPD and he would&#8217;ve also had the officer arrested. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) — FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2014 file photo, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck speaks during a news conference at LAPD headquarters in downtown Los Angeles. Beck says the actions of a South Carolina police officer who was captured … FILE - In this Feb. 4, … more >

By Associated Press - Tuesday, April 28, 2015

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County settles discrimination case with feds over policing of blacks, Hispanics.

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