An L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy faced jail time. Then Trump’s Department of Justice intervened

May. 20, 2025 Law

L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputy Trevor Kirk is facing years in prison for pepper-spraying a woman in Lancaster. Department of Justice attorneys resigned after it intervened.

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Credits

Guest:

James Queally - L.A. Times reporter covering crime and policing in Southern California - @JamesQueallyLAT

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross

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