Whistleblower prosecution - LAist

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The L.A. County district attorney’s decision to file criminal charges against an LAPD officer who recorded colleagues has sparked controversy, with critics saying the charges will create a chilling effect on people who want to report misconduct at the department. The officer says the recordings capture colleagues making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks.

The backstory: Officer Daniel Flores made 122 recordings of colleagues in the department's Recruitment and Employment Division.

The details: District Attorney Nathan Hochman alleges Flores violated California privacy laws and that he should be prosecuted regardless of his motives to root out bigotry.

Backlash: L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and others have denounced the prosecution, saying it could "send the wrong message that calling out egregious behavior could land you in prison."

Read on ... for details about the case.
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