Three cold-blooded murders would get you life without the possibility of parole almost anywhere in California. But not in DA Gascon’s LA County where 3 murders = 20 years = Gascon special deal. Enough is enough! A ‘Gascon Special’ ‘It’s time to play hard ball with the...
Gascon is "thrilled" to receive the endorsement of a group called Initiate Justice Action, which describes itself as "an abolitionist organization" that advocates for "ending police, prisons and jails." As crime spirals out of control, and innocent people die on the streets, Gascon wants to completely...
The shocking news that AG Bonta filed 11 felonies against Gascon’s top executive Diana Teran has significant implications for him, the County and the people of LA. Here are some questions the media should be asking: Why did Gascon hire Teran in 2021 when he...
Felony charges against Gascon’s top advisor spark confusion, criticism in L.A. D.A.’s office by James Queally and Keri Blakinger Published in the Los Angeles Times, May 6, 2024. Read full article here. When one of Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascon’s top advisors was charged with 11...
There are so many ways that Gascon failed to protect the community from Raymundo Duran, the longtime gang member who shot Deputy Samuel Aispuro in the back in West Covina last month. This thread is based on a review of court records from three counties dating back more...
Ethical Breaches at LA DA’s Office: Teran Charges Expose Systemic Issues Under Gascon’s Leadership by Jamie Paige Published in Westside Current, May 1, 2024. Read full article here. The filing of 11 felony charges against Diana Teran, a top official responsible for ethics and integrity at the Los...
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...