homicide
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She pointed to a historic drop in the city’s homicide rate, which has fallen to its lowest point since 1959, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
She’s touted a drop in violent crime, including a homicide rate not seen since the mid-20th century.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
As is common, the two were tried separately, and Bullins reached a plea deal that led to a 20-year sentence for homicide.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
"The homicide theory does not hold up," said his lawyer, Cristóbal Martell.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Supreme Court said in 1987 that introducing evidence about the status, character, reputation, or family of a homicide victim was unconstitutional.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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