r/venice

The trial regarding the 2025 murder of Zackery Melton and the kidnapping/abuse of Nikki has reached its final stage.

The Latest: case being tried at LAX COURTHOUSE

The Prosecution has rested:

After presenting evidence regarding the murder and the treatment (severe abuse and kidnapping) of Tyrone’s ex girlfriend, Nikki, the state has finished its case.

The Defense rested immediately: In a notable move, the defense team called zero witnesses to the stand before closing.

Jury Deliberations: The case is officially in the hands of the jury as of today.
Now we wait for a verdict on the multiple felony charges. I’ll update this thread as soon as the news breaks.

#25ARCF01339-01

Update: Thank you so much everyone for participating! There are a couple more questions Nithya really wanted to answer, and I'm hoping we'll be able to get her answers posted over the next couple of days.

-TeamNithya

I'll be answering questions starting around 2:00 pm this afternoon.
Hi r/AskLosAngeles! 

I’m Nithya Raman, Los Angeles City Council Member for Council District Four and candidate for Mayor.

I’m an immigrant, an urban planner by training (I earned my master’s degree at MIT), and the mother of 10-year-old twins.

I’m running for mayor because Los Angeles is in crisis- everyone can feel it. The city is unaffordable, unable to deliver basic services, and failing to provide transparency & accountability. In City Hall, there is a lack of leadership instead of the urgency and vision we need.

On council, I passed the strongest renter protections in LA’s history, lowered rent increases for over 1.5 million Angelenos, established independent redistricting, and wrote LA’s sanctuary city ordinance. In my own district, I reduced tents and encampments by 54% and built more protected bike lanes than any other council district. I’m ready to take this progress city-wide!

I want to fight for this city’s future: build more housing, address homelessness, deliver on public safety, expand Metro, and create a city that works for everyone. 

And with that, Ask Me Anything! Who’s ready? 

Anyone have references for a contractor/handymen in the area? Need a few things (wainscoting, TV mounting, cabinet removal, painting).

Thanks in advance!