Which Way, L.A.?
Does the LA City Attorney Need His Own Grand Jury?
LA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich wants unprecedented new power, a grand jury that could issue subpoenas, even though it's the District Attorney who handles felony crimes. Some City Council members call it a grab for unprecedented power. Also, why can't LA County's Probation Department find $70 million? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, American Jews are divided over the government of Israel and whether it should be criticized out loud.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenLA City Attorney Carmen Trutanich wants unprecedented new power, a grand jury that could issue subpoenas, even though it's the District Attorney who handles felony crimes, while the city attorney handles misdemeanors. Some City Council members call it a grab for unprecedented power. Also, why can't LA County's Probation Department find $70 million? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, a survey shows that young, liberal American Jews are less attached to Israel than their elders. But Jewish establishment leaders don't want to hear about it. What will a growing divide mean for US support and for Israel's future?