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James Queally

@jqwritesstuff.bsky.social

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Crime: Real & Imagined. L.A. Times Courts/Chaos Reporter Alleged Author: Russell Avery Novels (Formerly Polis, Now Counterpoint) Rep: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social‬ Long Suffering Knicks Fan. Less Suffering As Of Late Liberty Fan

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 19d

A Riverside sheriff's deputy became "obsessed" with a fitness influencer, using police databases to track her down, even making up a crime as an excuse to visit.

But a judge ruled "nothing actually happened." My latest:
www.latimes.com/california/s...

They met at a festival. He was a sheriff's deputy — and a stalker, her lawsuit claims

After a chance encounter in 2023, Briana Ortega claims in a civil lawsuit that a Riverside County sheriff's deputy used law enforcement databases to track her down and harass her.

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 21h

Hate that it has come to this, but the @latimes.com has left its staff hanging with years of bad faith bargaining.

I’d much rather be focused on doing critical reporting for you all in times like these, but since The Times can’t get serious at the table, I’m voting yes.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Rampage Jackson's son, Raja, to face charges in wrestling beating, L.A. prosecutors say. Latest w/ @SalHernandez www.latimes.com/california/s...

Rampage Jackson's son Raja to face charges in wrestling beating, L.A. prosecutors say

Authorities said Raja Jackson, the 25-year-old son of UFC legend Rampage Jackson, will face felony assault charges in connection with his actions at an August professional wrestling event in Los Angel...

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 2d

Donald Bren, founder of the Irvine Company, has a net worth of $19B and is considered the most successful real estate magnate in the U.S.

His estranged son, David, has allegedly used the Bren name as a lure for investors in businesses like The Bunker, which never materialized.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 2d

The Bunker was supposed to be the "ultimate man cave," an exclusive club for super car enthusiasts.

My investigation suggests it was a "mirage" used by the son of America's wealthiest real estate baron to take investors for millions.

Meet David Bren:

www.latimes.com/california/s...

A billionaire's son sold investors on the 'ultimate man cave.' Was any of it real?

David Bren — the estranged son of Irvine Co. founder Donald Bren — spent years pitching wealthy investors on his idea for a high-end car club in Beverly Hills. Now, lawsuits allege the younger Bren mi...

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 5d

Just blasting PUP in my living room and chair moshing while surfing PACER, as one does.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 6d

Heavyweight investigative reporting by @rellis.bsky.social -- a must-read in today's @latimes.com

In the biggest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, some claim they were paid to sue www.latimes.com/california/s...

In the biggest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, some claim they were paid to sue

Seven people told The Times they were paid to sue L.A. County over sex abuse, raising questions about whether some claims that led to a record $4-billion settlement may have been colored by the promis...

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 6d

Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during L.A. protest

Emiliano Garduno Galvez, who authorities said is in the country illegally, pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing an unregistered destructive device and civil disorder tied to his actions the evening of June 7 in Paramount.

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 6d

And the "sorry, we can't answer your inquiry for public information because of the government shutdown" e-mail replies have begun.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 7d

This Fever-Aces game is why you should pay these women more.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 11d

It is in the story: “Disclosure of personal information about a federal official.” 18 USC 119(a) if you want that level of detail. I don’t cite code sections in articles.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 11d

Federal prosecutors in L.A. have indicted three women for allegedly 'doxing' an ICE agent. My latest: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Feds indict three women for alleged 'doxing' of ICE agent in Los Angeles

Three women are accused of following a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent to their home in Los Angeles County and broadcasting the address on Instagram, according to a federal indictment u...

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 11d

A U.S. veteran spoke out against his wrongful arrest by ICE. Now he’s being accused of assault. Good piece by @melissagomez.bsky.social www.latimes.com/california/s...

A U.S. veteran spoke out against his wrongful arrest by ICE. Now he’s being accused of assault

George Retes Jr. wrote an op-ed about his arrest during the Glass House ICE raid in July. He says DHS is now spreading falsehoods against him for speaking out.

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 12d

Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist avoids jail for shooting at LAPD officers www.latimes.com/california/s...

Bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist avoids jail for shooting at LAPD officers

Jillian Lauren, 51, was arrested earlier this year after authorities said she brandished a gun and fired toward police officers who were pursuing suspects fleeing through nearby backyards.

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks man!

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 13d

The audiobook of my debut novel, LINE OF SIGHT, is half off today, if you wanna check it out! www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/41...

Line of Sight

All favors come with a cost, and after using what little favors he has in the Newark PD to get his private investigator's license, former crime reporter Russell Avery finds himself paying.<br /> <br /...

www.audiobooks.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 14d

YOOOOOOOOOO. Let’s go. All time underrated villain.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 15d

So is this gonna be one of those things people associate with NYC now? Pizza. Bagels. Firing basketball coaches who take teams further than they've been in forever?

She can't coach people not to get hurt. So dumb. Hope her and Thibs haunt these teams.

www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Liberty coach Brondello out after first-round exit

The Liberty announced Tuesday that coach Sandy Brondello was out, a few days after the defending champions were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 15d

An Israeli man who allegedly swung a pipe at members of a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA will avoid jail time under a court ruling issued Monday. My latest: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Israeli man avoids jail time for swinging pipe at pro-Palestinian UCLA protesters

Edan On, who was caught on camera swinging a pipe at occupants of a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA last year, was granted diversion by an L.A. County judge on Monday.

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 15d

Per a court filing made public Monday, the man accused of shooting at a Sacramento TV station had a note in his car that suggested he was mad about the Jeffrey Epstein case, said FBI Director Kash Patel & A.G. Pam Bondi were "next." www.latimes.com/california/s...

Epstein, Trump officials mentioned in note left by Sacramento TV station shooting suspect

Anibal Hernandez-Santana, 64, allegedly opened fire on the offices of a Sacramento TV station last week. Police found a note in his car saying FBI Director Kash Patel and Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi were "ne...

www.latimes.com

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 17d

Critically, with a collapsible axe that’s metal as fuck.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 17d

Watching later but yes, regardless of context.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 17d

Apparently it’s Batman day, which I am celebrating by letting @tarantulaarms.bsky.social give me the bad dose and reading the first Absolute Batman trade, which is great and inevitably going to send me back to comic book store for the first time
In two years.

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 18d

1) Yes it is.

Actually, nope. There’s no #2. That’s the list.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18d

Trump: "When 97% of the stories are bad about a person, that's no longer free speech."

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James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 18d

^And as is always legally required when referencing this story -- I was wrongfully detained by LAPD covering protests in Echo Park the week after the above article ran. Lex was the one who caught it on film, which probably helped keep me out of jail.

James Queally @jqwritesstuff.bsky.social · 18d

Not the first time LAPD has been accused of mistreating Lex. In 2020, he was arrested covering wild celebrations that followed the Dodgers' World Series win. I later found out he was the only person the city tried to prosecute for failure to disperse.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

A journalist accused the LAPD of assault. Then police tried to have him prosecuted

A reporter who published a video alleging LAPD officers attacked him during World Series victory celebrations was charged with failure to disperse last month.

www.latimes.com

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