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LAPD Officer Charged with Fraud After Skydiving on Disability

2/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Christopher Carnahan, a 43-year-old Los Angeles Police Department officer, is charged with two counts of felony insurance fraud after skydiving while on disability.
The LAPD's Special Operations Division investigated the elbow injury claimed in May 2023.
Evidence includes photos of Carnahan skydiving and weightlifting while collecting benefits.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman stressed accountability.
Carnahan is held on $100,000 bail.

History

Historical Context

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was enacted in 1974 to safeguard employee benefits and combat fraud in pension and health plans. Cases like Christopher Carnahan's, who allegedly engaged in skydiving while collecting disability benefits, highlight ongoing fraud issues. Such incidents erode public trust in disability systems, prompting authorities, including District Attorney Nathan Hochman, to advocate for stricter regulations and accountability.

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Story summary

Christopher Carnahan, a 43-year-old Los Angeles Police Department officer, is charged with two counts of felony insurance fraud after skydiving while on disability.
The LAPD's Special Operations Division investigated the elbow injury claimed in May 2023.
Evidence includes photos of Carnahan skydiving and weightlifting while collecting benefits.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman stressed accountability.
Carnahan is held on $100,000 bail.

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