Family members of people killed by Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies criticized the department and demanded change at an emotionally charged town hall meeting Saturday in East Los Angeles.
Family members of people killed by sheriff’s deputies criticized the department and demanded change at an emotionally charged town hall meeting Saturday in East Los Angeles.
“To me, they’re punks,” said Lisa Vargas, whose son Anthony Vargas was killed by deputies in 2018. “Our communities need to raise up and start bringing this issue to the streets.” Still others — including one of Vargas’ aunts — drew attention to the fact that Sheriff Robert Luna was not among the county officials who attended.“Where’s Robert? Where’s Robert Luna?” said Stephanie Luna. “He’s the one who’s supposed to be here to adopt these recommendations and he’s the chair that’s missing in the room — and that’s the problem.”
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