Oct 30, 2009 12:38 pm US/Pacific
No Charges Against LAPD In Immigration Rally Melee
LOS ANGELES (AP) ―
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Thousands of immigration activists responded to the 2007 May Day melee by gathering in downtown L.A. to reaffirm their right to peacefully protest. (File)
Carlos Lemell
Prosecutors say they will not file charges against a group of Los Angeles police officers who fired rubber bullets and pummeled demonstrators with batons at a pro-immigration rally two years ago.
The district attorney's office said Friday it will not seek charges against several officers after reviewing the evidence.
Prosecutors called the so-called May Day melee an unfortunate and preventable situation prompted by poor police training, leadership and communication.
Prosecutors also say it's not their responsibility to determine if the officers violated departmental policy.
The melee occurred May 1, 2007, in MacArthur Park and has cost the city $13 million in legal settlements. Forty-two people were injured, including nine journalists.
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