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Former LAFD Chief Hits Karen Bass With Blistering Defamation Suit Alleging Mayor Lied Through Her Teeth
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Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks
Crowley's new lawsuit on Tuesday sues Bass personally for defamation. She argues that comments the mayor made on the campaign trail aren't protected by government immunity.
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What happened Crowley's new lawsuit on Tuesday sues Bass personally for defamation. She argues that comments the mayor made on the campaign trail aren't protected by government immunity.
The headline split The left frames it as "Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks". The right frames it as "Former LAFD Chief Hits Karen Bass With Blistering Defamation Suit Alleging Mayor Lied Thr...".
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Left / center-leftFormer LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks
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Right / center-rightFormer LAFD Chief Hits Karen Bass With Blistering Defamation Suit Alleging Mayor Lied Through Her Teeth
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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jun 23, 11:04 PM
Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks
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Crowley's new lawsuit on Tuesday sues Bass personally for defamation. She argues that comments the mayor made on the campaign trail aren't protected by government immunity.
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