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California's top court rules pre-complaint warning on false LAPD claims violates free speech, ordering changes to protect whistleblowers.
The California Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that a pre-complaint warning about potential criminal penalties for false claims against LAPD officers may deter truthful reporting, violating free speech protections.
The court found the warning creates a chilling effect, discouraging legitimate concerns.
The decision requires the LAPD to revise the notice to avoid discouraging citizens from coming forward, emphasizing the need to balance accountability with constitutional rights.
The ruling may influence similar practices across California.
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La corte suprema de California dictamina que la advertencia previa a la queja sobre las falsas afirmaciones del LAPD viola la libertad de expresión, ordenando cambios para proteger a los denunciantes.