DA Gascón pushes to eliminate juvenile strikes, reorganizes gang unit
District Attorney George Gascón outlined plans to reorganize his office's gang unit and co-locate prosecutors in police stations in hopes of creating closer community ties.
Gascón to disband LA County DA Hardcore Gangs unit
Two weeks after FOX 11 reported on major changes possibly coming to the way Los Angeles prosecutes gang-related crimes, sources confirm to Bill Melugin that George Gascón will downsize the County DA Office's Hardcore Gang unit.
Teen Lamborghini driver accused of speeding, killing woman in West LA crash facing charges, victim's mom says
The teen driver who is accused of speeding and then killing a woman in the Feb. 17 crash in West Los Angeles is now facing charges, the woman's family confirms with FOX 11.
Gascón stops effort to prosecute juvenile gang murderer as adult; victim’s family outraged
The sister of a man who was shot and killed by a juvenile gang member is outraged after the motion to have him prosecuted as an adult was withdrawn by District Attorney George Gascón as part of his new reforms, despite the fact that the murderer has continued to post his allegiance to his gang on social media while in custody.
LA County settles with veteran prosecutor after FOX 11 report details allegations of Gascón retaliation
LA County and a veteran prosecutor has reached an agreement on a settlement after FOX 11's report that detailed the allegations of retaliation from George Gascón.
Prosecutor accuses Gascón of retaliation, unethical behavior for dropping felony case against protesters
A veteran prosecutor of the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is accusing D.A. George Gascón of retaliation and playing politics after he says he was reprimanded and punitively transferred for questioning Gascon’s order to drop a case against three anti-police protesters who were charged with attempting to wreck a train.
Gascón planning to dissolve or severely downsize LA County DA Hardcore Gang unit, sources say
Major changes could soon be coming to the way Los Angeles prosecutes crimes involving gangs.
Anthony Avalos: Tortured, murdered by mom, her boyfriend; death penalty off table under DA Gascón
Anthony Avalos was 10 years old when he was allegedly tortured and murdered by his mother and her boyfriend. Under the new directives of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, prosecutors will no longer be allowed to seek the death penalty.
Supervisor calls for more funding in LA County's push to stop attacks against Asian Americans
The county has been tracking hate crimes for more than 40 years and has seen an increase every year for the last six years.
Victims of violent crimes leading push to recall George Gascón
He's been in office for less than three months, and already, there's a push from residents to get him out of the DA's office.
Victims rights advocates continue push to recall LA County DA George Gascón
At least 100 people attended, including many crime victims and Deputy DA Jon Hatami, an outspoken critic of Gascón's changes.
Despite family's pleas, man accused of murdering 2 sisters to be judged in juvenile court
Under the guidance of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, a man who was a month shy of his eighteenth birthday will be judged in juvenile court. Donato Cruikshank is accused of shooting two sisters, ages 16 and 27, to death before setting their Westchester neighborhood apartment on fire.
Gascón under scrutiny after hiring public defender to high-ranking prosecutor position
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is under scrutiny after he hired a public defender who helped with his campaign to a high-ranking prosecutor position in his administration.
Double murder suspect’s case being handled in juvenile court
A family is outraged after a case involving a man accused of killing their daughters is being handled by the juvenile court because the suspect committed the crime just weeks before his 18th birthday.
Sick puppy peddler ordered by Gascón to pay $200K in restitution to victims
A man accused of selling dozens of sick puppies to unsuspecting families is being ordered by Gascón to pay more than $200,000 in restitution to the victims.
Gascón's office won't seek death penalty for man charged in officer's killing
Over the objection of the two prosecutors assigned to the case, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office dropped its bid Thursday to seek the death penalty for an admitted gang member accused of killing a family member in East Los Angeles and then opening fire on two Whittier police officers, killing one and wounding the other.
OC DA files special circumstance charges against man accused of sexually assaulting, killing 6-year-old
The Orange County DA's decision goes against LA County DA George Gascón's directive to dismiss special circumstances and enhancements.
LA County District Attorney's office looking into LAPD George Floyd 'Valentine' photo
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday his office will be looking into the shocking George Floyd Valentine-style photo that allegedly circulated around the LA Police Department with the words "Take my breath away."
Prison inmate threatens to attack guard in LA County to fall under Gascón’s jurisdiction for resentencing
An inmate serving a life sentence at a California state prison called George Gascón’s office and left a voicemail, alerting them that he plans to attack a prison guard in hopes of benefiting from Gascón’s policies.
Hired hitman turned out to be an undercover LAPD officer, authorities say
A Los Angeles woman is in disbelief after learning that her ex-husband allegedly hired a hitman up to $20,000 to hurt her following their bitter 12-year divorce. Turns out, the hired hitman was an undercover LAPD cop.