Stanley K. Sheinbaum | 1920 – 2016

Los Angeles Police Commissioner Stanley K. Sheinbaum, left, with LAPD Chief Willie Williams during a news conference in October 1992.

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Sept. 12, 2016 9:47 AM PT

Stanley K. Sheinbaum, who said “helping to keep a liberal voice alive” was the overarching goal of a lifetime of activism, died Sept. 12 at his home in Brentwood. He was 96.

Philantropist Stanley Sheinbaum holds a fistful of invitations to fundraising events.

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Stanley K. Sheinbaum during his 70th birthday party and human rights benefit at the Santa Monica Airport in 1990.

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Then Los Angeles Police Commissioner Stanley K. Sheinbaum in February 1992.

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Stanley K. Sheinbaum.

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Stanley K. Sheinbaum | 1920 – 2016

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