Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón defended his decision to issue directives ordering prosecutors not to pursue legally prescribed enhanced sentences in a variety of cases. After the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County (ADDA) sued Gascón, claiming that the blanket policies violate state law, Gascón claimed that harsher sentences only cause more problems.
Gascon changes his mind on his new hate crimes directive
22.12.2020 - 10:01 / losangelesblade.com
LOS ANGELES – Community groups and even some of his own prosecutors felt blindsided when, in his first week in office, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced that his sweeping plan for criminal justice reform included a blanket end to sentencing enhancements — including for hate crimes.
A polite uproar ensued with supporters, bar associations and community groups sending Gascon letters of protest.
“Since hate violence has a unique serious impact on the community, it is
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31.12.2020 / 17:32
How to Watch ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2021′
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31.12.2020 / 09:15
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foxnews.com
30.12.2020 / 23:14
LA County DA Gascon's prosecutors ask judge to block reforms that would force them to 'violate the law'
Prosecutors in Los Angeles County are asking a judge for an order that would keep them from enforcing new directives from District Attorney George Gascón that would require them to be lenient in their sentencing recommendations for specified types of offenders. The Association of Deputy District Attorney's for Los Angeles County (ADDA) claimed in a lawsuit filed that the directives would mean violating state laws that require enhanced sentences in certain cases.
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30.12.2020 / 22:05
Tayshia Adams Admits She Has To ‘Spruce Up’ Fiancé Zac Clark’s ‘Bachelor Pad,’ Gushes About Life Together In New York City
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foxnews.com
29.12.2020 / 17:50
Gascón adviser accused of offering 'sweetheart' deal to gang murder suspect behind back of prosecutor
LOS ANGELES – A special adviser to L.A. District Attorney George Gascón is being accused of going behind the backs of the prosecutor and victim family in a gang murder case to offer a secret "sweetheart" plea deal to the defendant in the case via his public defender, who serves of Gascón’s public policy committee.
variety.com
24.12.2020 / 21:13
Who Received the Biggest Awards Season Boost from New York and Los Angeles?
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foxnews.com
21.12.2020 / 19:47
LA County mom appeals to DA Gascon after special charges dismissed against 3 accused of son’s brutal murder
A mother in Los Angeles County says she feels "sick" after learning that special circumstance charges against three of the men accused of murdering her 20-year-old son and throwing him off a cliff were dismissed Friday under new District Attorney George Gascon’s sweeping reforms. Desiree Andrade told FOX11 Los Angeles that the death of her son, Julian Andrade, left her devastated and that Gascon’s office has yet to reach out to her about the case.
foxnews.com
19.12.2020 / 12:46
LA County DA Gascon complains murder victim's family can't 'keep their mouth shut'; issues apology
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon on Friday appeared to say that people yelling at him were too uneducated to not interrupt him while he was speaking in front of a Pomona courthouse, according to a report.
foxnews.com
19.12.2020 / 06:43
Los Angeles DA George Gascon changes course on getting rid of all sentencing enhancements
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has backtracked on criminal sentencing enhancements, just days after announcing he would get rid of them with "no exceptions" in a short-lived policy. Enhancements are policies that make certain behaviors extra punishable under specific circumstances, like speeding in a school zone or committing a crime while having a prior conviction.
deadline.com
18.12.2020 / 07:31
Los Angeles Mayor: ‘Countywide Emergency Order,’ New Restrictions And Closures Being Considered As L.A. Becomes Ground Zero Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
Los Angeles is now the epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is the most infected county of the most infected state in the most infected country in the world.
foxnews.com
18.12.2020 / 00:03
Orange County DA rips Gascon’s liberal policies, says California is in ‘jeopardy’
Los Angeles County’s new district attorney, George Gascon, is facing major pushback from his own prosecutors for his extreme liberal policies, including ending cash bail and the death penalty. Orange County, Calif. District Attorney Todd Spitzer argued Gascon is "so far off the reservation" with his policies.
variety.com
17.12.2020 / 23:43
In Ryan Murphy’s New Movie ‘The Prom,’ Los Angeles Plays Indiana and New York
Lindsay Blake “The Prom,” Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix offering, dropped last Friday to much fanfare.