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Ex-LAPD Officer Gets Life for Koreatown Crypto Robbery
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Eric Halem sentenced to life in prison for a 2024 Koreatown home invasion robbery targeting a teen’s $350K crypto fortune.
WHO: Eric Halem, former LAPD officer; co-conspirators; victim (17-year-old); Judge Mildred Escobedo
WHAT: Eric Halem was convicted and sentenced to concurrent life terms for kidnapping and robbery tied to a home invasion theft of $350,000 in cryptocurrency.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
WHERE: Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The sentencing followed Halem’s conviction for a 2024 home invasion robbery driven by greed.
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