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Criminal

Oct. 27, 2000

Judge Lifts Gag Order in Hate Case

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Wednesday lifted a gag order in the case of a Hermosa Beach woman who is the first person to be prosecuted in Los Angeles County using the state hate crime statute as a special allegation, making her eligible for the death penalty.

        A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Wednesday lifted a gag order in the case of a Hermosa Beach woman who is the first person to be prosecuted in Los Angeles County using the state hate crime statute as a special allegation, making her eligible for the death penalty.
        Judge Michael Luros lifted the order in the case of Marie Elise West, 35, which prosecutors had requested, arguin...

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