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Burbank Police Cleared in Controversial Incident Outside L.A. Council Office

Investigation finds no misconduct after officers left distressed man, who was not homeless, on sidewalk

  • Burbank Police Department concluded officers did not violate policy in June incident.
  • The man, identified as renting a room in Sylmar, requested to be let out of the vehicle.
  • L.A. City Council President Paul Krekorian had accused officers of 'dumping' the man.
  • The FBI and other agencies reviewed the case and found no grounds for further action.
  • The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of distressed individuals by law enforcement.
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