After the Lakers won the NBA title last season in Orlando, riots broke out all over Downtown LA. Police seemed to not be ready for what happened last year. Cars were smashed, burned, completely wrecked.
Because of last year's spontaneous events, LAPD made it clear they would be ready this time around--if, of course, riots Read Full Article »
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