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Cops blow up an innocent bystander’s business, and the courts shrug

Never ones to miss an opportunity for an excessive demonstration of force, the LAPD destroyed a business and failed to get their man.

Jason Weisberger
Dec 30, 2025
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Los Angeles Police blew up an innocent man’s business during a standoff he had nothing to do with, and when he asked to be compensated for the damage, a court explained that actually, no, he gets nothing. According to Reason, the destruction was legally permissible, the loss was unfortunate, and the bill is his problem. Congratulations to everyone i…

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