All Los Angeles County Superior Court proceedings will be suspended through at least Monday in response to ongoing protests
, according to a statement issued Sunday by Presiding Judge Kevin Brazile.
“Out of an abundance of caution, I am taking the extraordinary step of closing our courthouses tomorrow to protect the safety of the public, judicial officers and employees,” Brazile said. “This is not a decision I make lightly. But public safety is always our paramount concern.
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