Judges and Judiciary,
Criminal
Oct. 25, 2022
Criminal justice is at “a familiar crossroads”
“Reforms” have resulted in weakened criminal accountability and a revolving door of justice – the perfect formula for increasing crime.
On Jan. 30, 1988, 27-year-old Karen Toshima and her boyfriend, Eddie Poon, were walking the crowded streets of Westwood, looking forward to celebrating Karen's recent promotion at the ad agency where she worked. At that time, Westwood was the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights.
At approximately 10:45 pm, as Karen and Eddie strolled along Broxton Avenue, unbeknownst to them members of two rival gangs assembled on opposite sides of th...
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