The charges stem from recordings that Daniel Flores made over the course of 2024, when he was working in a Los Angeles police unit that recruited new officers.
After The Los Angeles Times reported on the recordings last year, the Police Department opened an internal investigation, and the taped remarks were denounced across the board by city leaders.
Los Angeles had an increase in homeless residents between early 2025 and early 2026. The rise could hurt Mayor Karen Bass, as she runs for re-election.
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