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The DOJ opened one of its first “pattern-or-practice” investigations on August 12, 1996, to investigate the Beverly Hills Police Department. It closed this investigation November 11, 2000, without a consent decree or other agreement and without publishing any specific findings. The DOJ stated that it found no constitutional violations while investigating. News media made a public records request for information related to the investigation, but the DOJ said that it could not produce any documents.
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Hank Minor (1/6/2023)
Last updated Aug. 30, 2023, 2:44 p.m.
Docket sheet not available via the Clearinghouse.State / Territory: California
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Key Dates
Closing Date: Nov. 11, 2000
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
U.S. Department of Justice (pattern-or-practice investigation)
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
Beverly Hills Police Department (Beverly Hills, Los Angeles), City
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act, 34 U.S.C. § 12601 (previously 42 U.S.C. § 14141)
Available Documents:
Outcome
Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
Nature of Relief:
Source of Relief:
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