Judge questions post-sentencing dismissal request in sheriff deputy's civil rights case

A former federal judge now representing the victim is asking the 9th Circuit to appoint him and the victim's other lawyer as special counsel to defend the convictions.

Former Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Trevor Kirk (right, with tie) leaves the First Street U.S. Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 1, 2025, with Nick Wilson (left) of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Professional Association. (Photo by Meghann M. Cuniff)

The Trump-appointed U.S. attorney’s new attempts to dismiss criminal indictments in Lo…