A federal judge has — for the second time — dismissed a $25-million lawsuit by former Sheriff Alex Villanueva alleging that L.A. County officials defamed him.

Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva testifies at the Sheriff's Civilian Oversight Commission on January 12, 2024. ( (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times))© (Irfan Khan/Los Angeles Times) ...

A federal judge Thursday handed a win to Los Angeles County and threw out former Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s lawsuit over his placement on a “do not rehire” list.

A federal judge has — for the second time — dismissed a $25-million lawsuit by former Sheriff Alex Villanueva alleging that L.A. County officials defamed him.

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge has — for the second time — dismissed a $25 million lawsuit by former Sheriff Alex Villanueva against Los Angeles County alleging that county ...