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EPISODE · Apr 3, 2026 · 33 MIN

A Close Call in the Skies, a Missing Grenade, and Millions in Medicare Fraud

from The Leonard Files · host Eric Leonard

Federal aviation officials imposed new helicopter restrictions after last year’s disastrous collision between an airliner and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. The announcement mentioned a recent ‘conflict’ between a plane and helicopter near Hollywood Burbank Airport — an incident that turns out to involve NewsChopper4. Plus, new developments in the deadly LA County Sheriff’s bomb squad explosion, including the mystery of a missing grenade, and why federal prosecutors say millions were stolen in while massive hospice care fraud schemes went undetected for years.   Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Federal aviation officials imposed new helicopter restrictions after last year’s disastrous collision between an airliner and a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. The announcement mentioned a recent ‘conflict’ between a plane and helicopter near Hollywood Burbank Airport — an incident that turns out to involve NewsChopper4. Plus, new developments in the deadly LA County Sheriff’s bomb squad explosion, including the mystery of a missing grenade, and why federal prosecutors say millions were stolen in while massive hospice care fraud schemes went undetected for years.

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