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The L.A. Times story saying Giovanni Ramirez is off the hook in the Bryan Stow beating is attributed to unnamed law enforcement sources. Up to now, LAPD chief Charlie Beck has insisted that police had arrested the right man, despite strenuous denials by Ramirez and people close to him. No details are available on the two new suspects arrested, the LAT says. "Obviously, we're going to need to get an explanation," said Matt Szabo, a senior aide to Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.
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