The survivor of a brutal beating and sexual assault at the Venice Canals filed a claim against the city of Los Angeles, seeking $5 million in damages.
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The April attack left 55-year-old Mary Klein with severe injuries, including missing teeth and a blood clot that leaves her at constant risk of a stroke or aneurysm, she told KTLA. Another woman was attacked and killed the same night.
Last month, Anthony Jones pleaded no contest to the attacks and was sentenced to life in prison.
Klein called the attack a “dereliction of duty” by the local government, telling the L.A. Times that the city needs to do more to provide social services for people suffering from mental illness and protect residents from crime.
Klein told FOX 11 she also plans to arrange a meeting with newly appointed LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
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