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Jerman Magana, 30, was shot and killed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies on June 13, 2024, after he fired a shotgun at a Sheriff's helicopter from a rooftop in West Rancho Dominguez.
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A 1647 colonial case demonstrates how evidentiary standards can mean the difference between life and death—and why coerced confessions remain dangerous today.
As of January 1, 2026, California no longer permits recovery of pain and suffering in wrongful death survival actions after SB 447 expired.
A comprehensive guide to California's unique requirements for suing government entities, including police departments, covering the critical 6-month deadline and claims process.
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