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A group of residents from the Antelope Valley including Diane Swick, Cindy Farrow, and Mary Jeters, from left, exit the Hollywood Courthouse after attending a hearing to determine a placement recommendation for Christopher Hubbart, a violent sexual predator who was dubbed the " Pillowcase Rapist " for a series of rapes and other sex crimes, on October 1, 2024.
If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less.Despite protests from residents of the small Juniper Hills community in the Antelope Valley, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has approved the release of Christopher Hubbart into a home in the area. Known as the"pillowcase rapist," Hubbart will be required to wear a GPS bracelet and be under supervision in a"highly structured program," according to the judge.Hubbart was convicted in 1973, 1982 and 1990 of at least 40 rapes and other sex crimes that took place in L.A. County and parts of Northern California. In 2000 he was detained as a sexually violent predator and committed to the Department of State Hospitals. His first release took place in 2014, after which he was assigned to live at a Palmdale-area home. In 2017, that conditional release was rescinded by a Santa Clara County judge after evidence that he'd violated the terms of his release.Then in March 2023, a Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge again approved Hubbart for conditional release. In September, against the objections of the Los Angeles District Attorney, that Northern California court designated L.A. County as Hubbart's domicile.L.A. County Superior Court Judge Robert Harrison said another hearing will be set for"consideration of any further modifications needed to the site and to the conditional release plan." Harrison also stressed that Hubbart must live under supervision, with a GPS bracelet. He said Hubbart will live under"highly structured program" and be subject to spot inspections.also has voiced opposition. In a previous statement, he said the Antelope Valley"should not be a dumping ground for every sexually violent predator that is released in Los Angeles County.”Right now, you can help protect LAist's mission to provide local reporting to all in our community. Donate for the first time or increase your monthly donation to have a positive impact on your ability to access independent and trusted journalism.Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of Grossman Burn Center, sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing 2 boys Grossman was traveling 81 mph when she struck and killed 11-year-old Mark Iskander and his 8-year-old brother Jacob in a marked crosswalk in 2020.One Woman's Quest To Bring The 'Karen' Who Falsely Accused Her Of Attempted Kidnapping To Justice In December 2020, Sadie and Eddie Martinez were falsely accused of attempted kidnapping by a white woman who had been shopping at a Michaels craft store at the same time as them. This is the story of Sadie's fight to clear their names and bring her accuser to justice.An Orange County public defender has tallied 57 tainted criminal cases stemming from the county's informant scandal. New revelations of alleged misconduct could affect dozens more.1980s Con Artist Who Resurfaced In Hollywood — And Scammed More People — Faces Charges L.A. County prosecutors say David Bloom scammed nine people out of nearly $250,000. Bloom, a twice-convicted con man known in the ‘80s as the “Wall Street Whiz Kid,” allegedly trolled for victims in a Hollywood apartment building and local bars.We love bears. We're also scared of them. Can we live with them being around more?To see past P-22's hype, you have to understand LA's historic war on predatorsThe government backs using this chemical. LA County residents say it's hurting their community
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