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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 27 MIN

Three strange days in L.A. - a cop charged, a fire report, and the Trump golf course arrest

from The Leonard Files · host Eric Leonard

We'll look at three unusual events — why an LAPD officer who claimed he exposed racism, misogyny and homophobia inside the department is now facing criminal charges over secret recordings. More than a year after the devastating Eaton Fire, investigators finally released their official cause report. The findings weren't surprising. The timing was. And - federal and local authorities are treating an arrest near President Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf course as a serious security matter, but court filings haven't filled in the story just yet. 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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We'll look at three unusual events — why an LAPD officer who claimed he exposed racism, misogyny and homophobia inside the department is now facing criminal charges over secret recordings. More than a year after the devastating Eaton Fire, investigators finally released their official cause report. The findings weren't surprising. The timing was. And - federal and local authorities are treating an arrest near President Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf course as a serious security matter, but court filings haven't filled in the story just yet.

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