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Hillel Aron

Business Crime

A Drug Rehab Mogul Built an Empire That's Now Being Probed by the FBI, DA, and State of California

He’s been accused of fraud, sexual assault, and using drugs. But for Chris Bathum, who doesn’t have prior experience treating people struggling with addiction, opening several facilities promising to do just that has been surprisingly easy—and lucrative.

Hillel Aron LA Weekly Dec 2015 20min Permalink

Crime

"No More! No More!"

The abusive relationship between a Bell Gardens mayor and his wife ends with her firing a gun.

Hillel Aron LA Weekly Jul 2015 15min Permalink

Some Hollywood Extras Suffer, but Others Are Rolling in It

It’s quite possible to make six figures standing around on a movie set – if you have a union card.

Hillel Aron LAWeekly Feb 2015 15min Permalink

Crime

Harry Major Took in Ex-Cons for Sex and Friendship. Then He Turned Up Dead.

“You probably don’t believe me, but I didn’t kill Harry.”

Hillel Aron LA Weekly Oct 2014 Permalink