The Leonard Files

When the dust settles, the real story begins. In The Leonard Files, veteran NBC4 Los Angeles investigative reporter Eric Leonard takes you beyond the headlines of Los Angeles' most compelling stories. With exclusive interviews and deep-dive reporting, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of survival, loss, and resilience in the face of crisis and change. From community leaders and impacted residents to the decision-makers shaping the future, The Leonard Files exposes the challenges, the failures, and the hard-fought battles happening behind the scenes. The Leonard Files. 🎧 Subscribe now and stay ahead of the story.

The Leonard Files is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The Leonard Files, a commentary show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #80

  More cameras, more data: LAPD’s new license plate surveillance expansion

  Sep 25, 202644 min

  Los Angeles is about to get more license plate cameras, and some of them could be mounted directly on streetlights. So what will LAPD collect, who can search the information, and what safeguards are in place? We take a deeper look at LAPD's plans to expand automated license plate readers, the department's proposed $235 million Axon agreement, and new rules officials say are intended to restrict access and prevent misuse of the data. Plus, the mayor is calling for an independent review of LAPD encounters involving people experiencing mental health crises after recent deaths involving police. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #79

  Crime down, questions up: the numbers behind L.A.'s safety trends

  Sep 4, 202639 min

  Crime rates continue to fall across Los Angeles, but is the city really getting safer? We’ll look at the latest LAPD crime statistics, gang violence trends, police shootings, traffic fatality data, and nationwide crime patterns. Plus, prosecutors have re-indicted former LAPD officer Clifford Proctor in the 2015 shooting death of Brendan Glenn, and another court appearance for D4vd aka David Burke, charged with the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Why his defense team suddenly withdrew from the case. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #78

  Nick Reiner Fights for $558K Trust Fund From Jail

  Aug 21, 202629 min

  A Los Angeles judge is weighing whether Nick Reiner -- accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele Reiner -- can access more than $550,000 from his family's trust while awaiting trial. We look at the legal fight, California's Slayer Statute, and why the outcome could determine whether Reiner can hire a private defense attorney. Plus: New developments in the Palisades arson retrial and why federal prosecutors changed their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht. LAPD officer Daniel Flores avoids felony charges after secretly recording fellow officers making racist remarks. The startling turn of events this week. Original show date: August 21, 2026 Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #77

  Unexpected grand jury move in Reiner murder case - and a new twist in the Palisades fire arson trial

  Aug 14, 202628 min

  The secret grand jury indictment against Nick Reiner in the murders of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner, was unsealed this week. We'll look at how it could dramatically accelerate the path to trial. Plus, federal prosecutors are revising their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the fires linked to the devastating Palisades Fire. What do the new charges mean after a jury deadlocked in his first trial? Also: an update on LAPD Officer Daniel Flores, who faces felony charges after secretly recording colleagues he accused of making racist, sexist and homophobic remarks while working in the department's recruiting division. Flores has now pleaded not guilty. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #76

  Three strange days in L.A. - a cop charged, a fire report, and the Trump golf course arrest

  Aug 7, 202627 min

  We'll look at three unusual events — why an LAPD officer who claimed he exposed racism, misogyny and homophobia inside the department is now facing criminal charges over secret recordings. More than a year after the devastating Eaton Fire, investigators finally released their official cause report. The findings weren't surprising. The timing was. And - federal and local authorities are treating an arrest near President Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf course as a serious security matter, but court filings haven't filled in the story just yet. Thanks for listening to The Leonard Files – Stay with us as we uncover the investigations from some of LA’s most challenging and intriguing moments. Subscribe now so you don’t miss the next episode of The Leonard Files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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