Multiple federal prosecutors, including significant figures in the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section, resigned in response to a plea deal for sheriff's deputy Trevor Kirk, who was convicted of excessive force. Kirk, found guilty of assaulting a woman, could potentially serve only a year in prison under the new agreement, sparking outrage among the resigning attorneys. The deal, still subject to judicial approval, minimizes consequences for Kirk despite his conviction. The resignations highlight concerns regarding the integrity and direction of the U.S. attorney's office in Los Angeles.
Several federal prosecutors have resigned from their positions following a controversial plea deal offered to a sheriff's deputy who used excessive force, raising concerns about integrity.
The plea agreement allows the convicted sheriff's deputy to serve only a year in prison, eliciting anger from outgoing prosecutors who feel it undermines justice.
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