Mario Morales-Moreno, 51, was shot and killed in front of his Long Beach, California, home while doing yard work, investigators say. The daughter of a U.S. Army veteran who was killed in front of his California home while doing yard work called for changes to local...
In January 1996, defendant Antwone Allison and his cousin Rickey Smith murdered Richard and Donna Landau. Allison entered their Chatsworth home armed with a loaded gun, wearing a ski mask and gloves. Allison pointed the gun at head of their 15-year-old son, Jonathan. Allison told...
Gascon's reckless and vindictive management style has already cost the county millions in lawsuits, now he wants taxpayers to pay $100K to an ally to help with more pending lawsuits. When I'm DA, I will fight crime - not my own prosecutors. In $100,000 Sweetheart Deal,...
“Gascon is not only the most sued District Attorney by his own prosecutors, but now the County has had to pay out $5 million because Gascon is more interested in headlines than the evidence,” said DA candidate Nathan Hochman. “I will ground my decisions in...
Originally published in the Los Angeles Times L.A. County D.A. to pay $5 million in civil rights case over bungled election conspiracy prosecution By James Queally Jan. 23, 2024 The L.A. County district attorney’s office will pay $5 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by the head...
An appointment by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is receiving considerable pushback. Gascon recently appointed Tiffiny Blacknell, a former public defender known for her outspoken opinions on policing and criminal justice, as his new chief of staff. Blacknell, formerly a grade four prosecutor and...
Nathan Hochman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, and L.A. City Ethics Commission President, weighs in on Los Angeles DA George Gascon's news chief of staff who described herself as a 'proud former looter,' has described the police as “barbarians” and an “occupying force,”...
When your DA feels organized retail theft is a low-priority, cite-and-release crime, you embolden criminals and end up with a shocking increase in cases like this. As your next DA, I will lead a task force with local law enforcement to prosecute these cases to...
GASCON SUED AGAIN! The Los Angeles County deputy D.A. files the latest in a series of employment lawsuits against Gascon. It’s not surprising, considering more than 97% of LA prosecutors support his recall. When I’m DA, I will work with prosecutors as partners - not against them. Read...
Original article from Fox News Armed homeowner who defended home in shootout unloads on liberal politicians: 'not gonna care' By Emma Colton | Fox News | November 12, 2023 A concealed carry holder in Los Angeles who was forced to defend himself and his family in a terrifying...