Nonetheless, Charlie Beck, Bratton's replacement, felt compelled to announce during the manhunt that Dorner's firing would be re-examined.

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What to do with that reward was under discussion Thursday, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said.

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She pointed out how Police Chief Charlie Beck has agreed to reopen the investigation that led to Dorner's firing in 2008.

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