U.S. widens inquiry into abuse at L.A. County jails

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-fbi-jails-20111015,0,4144697.story

Federal authorities have widened their misconduct investigation into the Los Angeles County jail system, demanding internal Sheriff's Department documents detailing deputies' use of force on inmates over several years, as well as other records.

Sheriff's officials balked at the size and scope of the subpoenas when they were served several weeks ago and are negotiating with federal prosecutors to reduce the number of documents they must produce.