L.A. federal prosecutors resign over plea deal for convicted sheriff’s deputy, sources say
latimes.comPublished: 5/3/2025
Summary
In Los Angeles, the firing of federal prosecutors and the case of Trevor Kirk reveal a tense interplay between political influence and legal processes, with mass resignations among U.S. attorneys suggesting internal conflicts amid claims of political bias. Meanwhile, the plea deal for Kirk, a former deputy sheriff involved in illegal activities, raises concerns about prosecutorial overreach tied to personal connections to power.