On Friday, the union for rank-and-file LAPD officers announced it had withdrawn its endorsement for Hydee Feldstein Soto as she campaigns for reelection as city attorney. City and LAPD officials did not comment on whether the hackers requested a ransom in return for not releasing the information — or whether the city paid one. How did hackers get the LAPD files? Last week, she earned the endorsement of the powerful Los Angeles Police Protective League, which represents most LAPD officers below the rank of captain. AdvertisementThe city attorney’s office said Friday that LAPD command staff and other relevant parties were “immediately notified” once the hack became known.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 11, 2026 19:27 UTC