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NATION IN BRIEF
Wednesday, October 10, 2007; Page A05
Los Angeles Times
L.A. Police Faulted in Melee
LOS ANGELES -- A series of errors by Los Angeles police commanders led to a May Day melee at a pro-immigration rally in which officers clashed with protesters and journalists, according to a long-awaited report released Tuesday.
Officials said 26 officers are under investigation and could face discipline for excessive use of force during the clash.
The report, prepared by top LAPD officials, highlighted numerous missteps by commanders and officers before and during the confrontation.
Television footage showed officers wielding batons and firing rubber bullets at reporters covering the event. More than 40 protesters, reporters and police officers were injured...
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