Leo Terrell
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Years active | 1996–present |
Political party | Republican (2020–present) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic (1996–2020) |
Leo Terrell is an American
Education
Terrell graduated from Gardena High School in Harbor Gateway, Los Angeles, in 1972[3] and California State University, Dominguez Hills in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts[4] Terrell taught high school history, geography and economics at Gage Middle School in Huntington Park, California. He holds a master's degree in education from Pepperdine University and earned a Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law.[5]
Radio career
With former
As of June 3, 2023, Leo Terrell is no longer employed @ KABC AM 790 talk radio station per business website and Leo Terrell’s personal Twitter account (last day employed: 6/02/23).
Legal career
On December 4, 1990, Terrell became a member of the State Bar of California.[11]
He was the Chairman of the Black-Korean Alliance, an Advisory Board Member for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and a member of the Statewide Commission Against Hate Crimes.[5] Terrell wrote the book Your Rights at the Workplace--The Things Your Boss Won't Tell You in 1998.[12]
Terrell became a member of the
Terrell has provided legal and political commentary on TV and radio programs such as
In 2003, Terrell ran for the seat of District 10 on the Los Angeles City Council and came in fifth place among seven candidates.[16]
Notable cases
In 1995, Terrell represented Kumasi Simmons, a former
In 1999, Terrell called on the Los Angeles police commission to hear witnesses who claimed that a homeless woman, Margaret Laverne Mitchell, was running when police officers shot her.[20]
In 2012, Terrell called for an investigation of misconduct by trainees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.[21]
References
- ^ "Leo Terrell: The Democratic Party left me". Fox News. 17 July 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- ^ "KABC host Leo Terrell takes on new role with Fox News Media – Daily News". Los Angeles Daily News. 16 February 2021.
- ^ "BOYS' LEAGUE PRESENTS 6TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW - BOY POWER ... 400 STRONG". 72GHS.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ^ "Distinguished Alumni". CSU Dominguez Hills. Archived from the original on August 23, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Leo James Terrell - Bio". TalkRadio 790 KABC-AM. Archived from the original on 2009-06-21. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
- The Los Angeles Times. June 3, 1996. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Robert A. (September 25, 1996). "The CIA, Drugs and the Divide" (PDF). Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Television/radio". Los Angeles Times. October 1, 1996. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Leo Terrell podcast". KABC-AM. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "On-Air". KABC-AM. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ^ "State Bar of California Attorney Profile: Leo James Terrell". State Bar of California. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
- ^ "Working rights". Black Enterprise. December 1, 1998. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Hurt, Charles (August 7, 2003). "Civil rights lawyer quits NAACP in rift over judge pick". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on December 19, 2005.
- ^ "Can O.J. Simpson win again?", Jet, vol. 89, no. 15, Johnson Publishing Company, p. 55, February 26, 1996
- ^ Price, Richard; Holland, Gale (February 11, 1997). "Among O.J.'s options: Evasion". USA Today. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "City of Los Angeles, Party Nominating & Consolidated Election, Official election results, March 4, 2003" (PDF). City of Los Angeles. March 17, 2003. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Hodges, Jim (November 1, 1995). "Simmons 'Terminated' From School District". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Shepard, Eric (December 7, 1995). "'Whitewash' Charge in CIF Probe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ "Lawyer Claims Police Tried To Bully High-School Player". The Seattle Times. Associated Press. November 4, 1995. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ Browne, Phillip W. (December 8, 1999). "Doubt cast on report of shooting suspect". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Moore, Corey (January 10, 2012). "Civil rights attorney calls on LA County authorities to investigate officer misconduct". KPCC. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
Bibliography
- Terrell, Leo James (1998). Your Rights at the Workplace: The Things Your Boss Won't Tell You. Los Angeles, California: Leo Terrell Enterprises. ISBN 0966582802.
External links
- Leo Terrell at IMDb