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Dennis Danziger
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
LAUSD Threat This morning, LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines announced that due to a “credible threat,” all of the 900 plus schools in the LAUSD would be closed. The specifics of the threat are still a bit unclear. Cortines said early this morning that the threat was electronic in nature, and may involve backpacks. But Police Chief Charlie Beck said the threat was traced to an IP address in Germany, though the source may be closer to home. It mentioned assault rifles, pistols and explosive devices. The FBI and the LAPD are investigating. How unusual is a closing like this, and what are teachers and students experiencing?
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Venice High School Shaken by Sexual Assault Allegations Parents and teachers were shocked when an 11th student was arrested, yesterday, at Venice High School for alleged sex crimes. Ten others, all boys from 14 to 17 years old, were arrested Friday, and police are still looking for three other students. The arrests are connected to alleged sex crimes against two female students over a period of more than a year. According to authorities, some of the incidents were coerced and some were consensual. We hear about the legal ins and outs from a defense attorney, and concerns about the high school’s security from a teacher there.
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