Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is facing a tough fight for reelection against Nathan Hochman Nov. 5. Columnist Earl Ofari Hutchinson says that Gascón has been labeled soft on crime because of his approach to criminal justice reform.
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Gascón detractors pursue the status quo
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Not one, not two, not 10, but 17 cities in Los Angeles County at last count […]
Judge rules D.A. can’t tell prosecutors to ignore laws
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A judge ruled mostly in favor of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County in a […]
New D.A. backs off ban on sentencing enhancements
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Bowing to pressure, newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has amended his directive to eliminate sentencing […]
Gascón unseats Lacey in district attorney’s race
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With challenger George Gascón maintaining a steady lead since Election Day, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey conceded […]
Several area city council races remain undecided
Staff and Wire Reports On an Election Day when the race for president remains too close to call, several area races also will be decided […]