LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Tatiana Chahoian is accusing her boss, District Attorney George Gascón, of failing to prosecute certain cases, leading to a rise in crime rates in the city. Chahoian claims that Gascón's leniency towards certain offenders has put the public at risk and undermined the work of law enforcement officers.
A large field is challenging George Gascón for Los Angeles district attorney, but only four challengers are worth taking seriously. Most of Gascón's opponents have promised to reverse much of his agenda for 'a referendum on reform,' citing concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of his policies.
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today the exonerations and release of Jofama Coleman and Abel, two men wrongly imprisoned for a 2003 murder in South Los Angeles that they didn't commit. This move is part of Gascón's efforts to address wrongful convictions and bring justice to those who have been unjustly incarcerated.
Nathan Hochman, center, speaks at the Los Angeles District Attorney candidates forum at Pacific Palms Resort. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times). Hochman is one of the challengers running against Gascón in the upcoming election, advocating for a tougher approach to crime and a more balanced criminal justice system.
L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón sailed into office in 2020 during a nationwide push for criminal justice reform. His platform focused on ending mass incarceration, reducing racial disparities in the justice system, and promoting rehabilitation over punishment.
Emma Rivas, a grieving mom whose son was shot and killed in Los Angeles, called out District Attorney George Gascón's allegedly lax approach to prosecuting violent crimes. Rivas criticized Gascón for prioritizing leniency over accountability, arguing that his policies are failing to protect victims and their families.
L.A. Dist. Atty. George Gascón is making the criminal justice reforms voters elected him to carry out. Ignore the law enforcement backlash against his policies and focus on the positive impact he is having on the community. Gascón's commitment to reforming the justice system is a step towards a more equitable and compassionate approach to criminal justice.
