AdvertisementThe Sheriff’s Department declined to comment, citing pending litigation. Under Villanueva, Murakami rocketed to the top of the department after four decades as a deputy and midlevel commander. AdvertisementThe panel recommended that the Sheriff’s Department adopt its findings and take steps to address the misconduct, according to the letter. A spokesman for the Sheriff’s Department did not answer questions about the agency’s response to the panel’s recommendation. The Sheriff’s Department has struggled with controversies over racist comments sent by department personnel via email or posted on social media.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 22, 2020 22:58 UTC