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An LAPD scandal, a gang shooting and a fight to prove a teen innocent

Convicted of attempted murder for a shooting that occurred when he was 17, Oscar Eagle is now free after raising questions about how his case was handled, including a link to the LAPD’s notorious Rampart corruption scandal.

On the night Los Angeles police claim he carried out an act of gangland vengeance, Oscar Eagle could barely walk.
In March 1998, Eagle was only 17 and using crutches to get around after he was wounded in a drive-by shooting. The bullet is still in hi… [8254 chars]

Source: Los Angeles Times | Published: 2025-09-14T10:00:00Z

Credit: Los Angeles Times

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