In the wake of protests following George Floyd’s death, Los Angeles has become a flashpoint for the country’s anger against racism and police brutality, leading to further police misconduct. The LAPD has violently beaten protestors, shot them with rubber bullets, and allegedly arrested over 2,600 peaceful protesters. But last Tuesday, whether or not the streets of Hollywood were briefly left alone by police brutality, the LA Police Commission was busy reeling from a heinous act of violence that took place in its own Zoom call.\n
to go towards law enforcement and policing. “I think a lot of people beyond Los Angeles can relate to our budget problems,” Frisch adds. “How come we provide the police with bullets and tear gas and face shields, but we can’t even provide our doctors with personal protective equipment?”on social media, Jeremy reminded me that encouraging Moore to asphyxiate while fellating him wasn’t the only point he made.
protestors at a unity march organized by the local NAACP. “You’re not really gonna fool me, Michel Moore,” Frisch said. “He needs to hold himself accountable and resign. I think that’s the best thing he can do.”another Zoom meeting. It is unclear whether or not the call will be a public forum, but Frisch will not be in attendance. “If people expect me to call in, I’m not gonna do that. I made my point, and I want other people to get as mad. Or—just the fact of calling in—that’s a huge thing.
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