255: Part 2: He Fired 2 Shots in 1.8 Seconds — The Truth the Media Buried
About this episode
Retired LAPD Officer Frank Lyga discusses a pivotal moment in his career that led to media scrutiny and accusations of racism.
Retired LAPD Officer Frank Lyga was a 25-year undercover narcotics veteran when a split-second decision at a gas station changed everything. He fired twice in less than two seconds. By the time the smoke cleared, the media had already made up its mind — and the label "racist killer" followed him for years.
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