Gina Silva

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Gina Silva

The BriefLASD Deputy Nicole Otis Santos died by suicide on June 2, 2023. She was 31. She's one of 13 current and past department members who have died by suicide over the last two years. Nicole's parents, who are both retired from the LASD, are now speaking out about issues in the department. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, help is available. The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline is available 24/7.

2 weeks ago | foxla.com | Gina Silva

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, help is available. The 988 suicide and crisis lifeline is available 24/7. Those looking to learn more about the hotline can click here for more information. LOS ANGELES - It's a heartbreaking trend unfolding inside the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: multiple suicides over the past two years, including the most recent tragedy that occurred just this past weekend.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gina Silva

The BriefThe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is experiencing a mental health crisis, evidenced by at least 13 suicides among current and recently retired employees since 2023, with deputies being pushed to work mandatory double or triple shifts. Retired LASD Capt. Mike Bornman attributes the crisis to a toxic combination of poor leadership, lack of support, and severe understaffing, which he believes is driving deputies to the brink.

3 weeks ago | foxla.com | Gina Silva

A mother is suing the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a district-assigned speech therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son in 2022. "I kind of figured it was something weird going on, but I didn't know for sure it was sexual," said Daphne Smith. According to the lawsuit, the speech therapy sessions were supposed to take place at Marina Del Rey Middle School. Instead, Smith says the therapist took her son, who has learning disabilities, to her home without permission.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Gina Silva

The BriefA mother is suing the L.A. Unified School District, alleging a speech therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son. The lawsuit claims the therapist took the boy to her home without permission and continued to communicate with him on social media. LOS ANGELES - A mother is suing the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging a district-assigned speech therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son in 2022.