An alleged victim takes the stand at the trial of Badurding Rajabali ("Bud") Kurwa. The ophthalmologist lives and practices in Arcadia and is charged with two misdemeanor sexual battery accounts.
Dr. Badurding Rajabali "Bud" Kurwa, an ophthalmologist charged with two sexual battery accounts, goes to trial. About 50 patients and supporters staged a brief demonstration in front of the courthouse.
Dr. Badurding Rajabali "Bud" Kurwa, an ophthalmologist who practices in Arcadia and Glendora, must accept or reject a plea bargain for allegedly touching two female employees. If no plea bargain is reached, his trial will begin July 14.
Dr. Badrudin Rajabali "Bud" Kurwa's medical license has been suspended and he was placed on fine years' probation for false billing charges in his ophthalmologist practice.
A mistrial was declared in jury selection for ophthalmologist Dr. Badurding Rajabali "Bud" Kurwa. Some Latino prospective jurors were excluded. Selection will begin again.
Police are urging other possible victims to come forward in the case of Jose "Sonny" Baltazar, 36, an Arcadia-based medical technician arrested for allegedly committing sexual battery on a woman at a convalescent home.
Jonathan Robert Poyner, 20, of Glendora, pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of child molestation, alleged by children he worked with at Rio Hondo Prep School.
Federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents arrested Dr. Daniel J. Healy, 52, of Arcadia, operator of Dr. Healy's Diet Centers and Clinics in Duarte and Rancho Cucamonga. He is accused of selling addictive painkillers from his office over a 3-year period to patients he often did not examine. Federal authorities allege Healy dispensed oxycodone and hydrocodone, among other drugs, essentially using his practice as a drug-dealing operation.
Suspect Steven Phong was arrested in an alleged check scam where he passed a phony or stolen $800 business check to purchase a mall gift card at Westfield Shoppingtown Santa Anita.
Jonathan Robert Poyner, 21, of Glendora, will stand trial for numerous alleged lewd acts on 10 boys at Rio Hondo Preparatory School. He was a volunteer sports coach.
15-year-old Richard Ung was arrested at his parents' home in Arcadia, where sheriffs recovered nine guns, including an AK-47 assault rifle and an assault pistol. Ung is being investigated for alleged involvement in the stabbing death of Boo K. Lee.
Two men and two juveniles were arrested on suspicion of committing more than eight armed robberies in the Arcadia and Monrovia areas since late January.
Arcadia Police Officer Sharleen Wilson, a 16-year department veteran, is suing the Police Department and City Hall for alleged sexual discrimination and harassment.
No resolution has been reached on the lawsuit brought by police officer Sharleen Wilson against the city for alleged sexual discrimination and harassment.