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LA Fire Justice

LA Fire Justice is a coalition of experienced LA wildfire lawyers, world-class fire origin and causation experts, insurance specialists, and community engagement leaders committed to seeking justice from Southern California Edison for victims of the Eaton Fire. Our LA Fire Justice legal team is led by California lawyer Doug Boxer, and lead litigator Mikal Watts*. Our lawyers are joined by CEO Chris Holden**, and consumer advocate Erin Brockovich***. Together, our team offers unparalleled expertise in wildfire litigation, public policy, and consumer protection. We invest locally by operating out of a 6,000 square foot office space with a long-term lease in Pasadena and by hiring people from Eaton fire-impacted areas for full-time engagement and outreach roles. LA Fire Justice strongly believes that no one is more qualified to support Eaton Fire recovery than those at the heart of the impacted communities. Our hands-on, people-first approach earns our clients’ trust and drives results. * Mikal Watts is licensed to practice law in Texas, Oregon, and Arkansas. ** Chris Holden is not an attorney. *** Erin Brockovich is not an attorney.

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LA Fire Justice is a coalition of experienced LA wildfire lawyers, world-class fire origin and causation experts, insurance specialists, and...

Jury selection is expected to resume today in the trial of Rashad McCoy, a Palmdale man accused of killing a Pasadena man in September 2012.  McCoy was arrested and booked on murder charges for allegedly gunning down 23-year-old Joseph Jones after trying to rob Jones and his friends near the corner of Howard Street and Mentone Avenue on Sept. 26. Police said McCoy hid and waited at a nearby yard for Jones after the attempted robbery. When Jones and his friends got close, he emerged and fired several times, hitting Jones in the torso. McCoy then fled in a car.McCoy is a known gang member, according to police.

Jury selection is expected to resume today in the trial of Rashad McCoy, a Palmdale man accused of killing a Pasadena man in September 2012.  McCoy was arrested and booked on murder charges for allegedly gunning down 23-year-old Joseph Jones after trying to rob Jones and his friends near the corner of Howard Street and Mentone Avenue on Sept. 26.

Police said McCoy hid and waited at a nearby yard for Jones after the attempted robbery. When Jones and his friends got close, he emerged and fired several times, hitting Jones in the torso. McCoy then fled in a car.McCoy is a known gang member, according to police.

Rashad McCoy was arrested and booked on murder charges for allegedly gunning down 23-year-old Joseph Jones in September 2012.