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What did the 1999 civil trial jury conclude?

  • Ray acted alone

  • Ray was not guilty

  • Government agencies conspired

  • Jowers acted alone

Answer

In the landmark 1999 civil trial, a jury determined that government agencies, including the FBI and local police, had conspired to racially profile and target African American men in Los Angeles in a case that became known as the Rampart scandal. This misconduct resulted in the wrongful convictions of numerous individuals and highlighted systemic issues within law enforcement practices.
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