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New Trial Pushed for Valentina’s Case | Venice Beach News
A new trial is being sought for the family of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta, fatally shot in a Burlington dressing room by an LAPD officer during a high-speed response to a bicycle lock assault — a case that shocked the nation. Despite a May verdict siding with the city, the family’s attorneys argue the judge erred by excluding critical evidence, including former LAPD Chief’s findings that the officer violated department policy, and misinstructing the jury on the officer’s mistaken belief the suspect held a gun. They also claim the city’s surprise expert witness and the defense’s…
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