Deputy Remin Pineda pleads no contest to assault in fatal 2021 shooting of man in mental health crisis.

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, Remin Pineda, pleaded no contest to two felony assault charges in the 2021 fatal shooting of David Ordaz Jr., who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Pineda will serve two years of probation, complete 250 hours of community service, undergo psychological counseling, and lose his peace officer certification. The family of Ordaz Jr. has criticized the plea deal, arguing that the sentence is too lenient. They have filed a federal lawsuit alleging excessive force by the deputies.

November 19, 2024
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