UpFront PM

UpFront PM – September 19, 2022

UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org.


Law & Disorder

ACLU calls out LA Co jails for terrible conditions; SFPD uses DNA from rape kit to charge the victim w/ theft; Plus, SFPD crossing ethical lines with surveillance

On today’s show: The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and the Sheriffs Department alleging inhumane treatment and overcrowding at the la county jails booking center. We speak to Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, a senior reporter for the appeal.  Follow Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg on Twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabethweill Check out her publications on The … Continued