California’s Epic Record-Keeping Fail — Nearly Half Million Criminal Cases Not Properly Reported
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
The Los Angeles County Superior Court quietly disclosed that nearly half a million criminal cases dating back to 1965 were never properly reported to the state due to a “technical error.” According to an FAQ page on…
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