Special circumstance charges dropped against accused gang member and double murderer under Gascón reforms
A Mexican Mafia gang member who is accused of double murder is getting special charges dropped against him as part of DA George Gascón's policy changes.
Widow of slain LASD Sergeant says Gascón 'doesn't understand how much he's hurting the victims'
LA County DA George Gascón promised criminal justice reform but some say he’s gone too far, only caring about the defendants and not the victims or their families.
LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger wants parole denied for convicted child rapist
Hours after FOX 11 spoke with two siblings who are rape survivors, LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is taking action to make sure the suspect who attacked the two victims won't be eligible for parole.
Prosecutors barred from attending serial child rapist’s parole hearing under Gascón reforms
Ruben Beltran, a convicted pedophile, has been imprisoned since May 2004, serving a sentence of 15 to life.
Fresno County DA criticizes LA County DA George Gascón over policy changes
Fresno County's top prosecutor has penned a letter to her counterpart in Los Angeles County, telling him that a series of controversial directives he issued upon taking office last month are "extreme" and "already wreaking havoc on crime victims."
Under new DA, alleged child decapitator, deputy ambusher would be eligible for parole in 20 years
Under reforms from new Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, the suspects in two cases involving the decapitation of two kids, and the shooting ambush of two deputies, will both be eligible for parole after serving 20 years in prison, if convicted.
No charges will be dropped against accused killers of 4-year-old Noah Cuatro
No charges will be dropped against the accused killers of a 4-year-old Palmdale boy.
LA County DA George Gascón supports ban on death penalty in federal cases
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón -- who issued a directive barring prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in any new murder cases upon taking office last month -- announced Tuesday that he supports a measure that would ban the death penalty in federal cases.
Judge denies motion to drop special charges against accused cop killer in rebuke to Gascón directive
In a rebuke to DA George Gascón’s new directives, a judge on Monday refused to drop all special charges against an accused cop killer charged in the execution-style killing of an off-duty LA County Sheriff’s deputy, and the murder of an innocent skateboarder.
Sacramento County DA slams LA County DA George Gascón over policy changes
A Sacramento County DA is criticizing newly-elected DA George Gascón for his sweeping policy changes in Los Angeles County.
Sentence enhancements still on the table for alleged cop killer
A judge Monday denied a request by Los Angeles prosecutors to dismiss allegations and enhancements that could send an alleged cop killer to prison for life without the possibility of parole if he's convicted.
San Diego DA sends George Gascón scathing letter criticizing policies, rescinds permission to prosecute case
The San Diego County DA has sent newly-elected Los Angeles County DA George Gascón a scathing letter criticizing his policies.
Critics and family torn by violence hold a 'Recall George Gascón' vigil
Families who have been torn apart by violence and senseless murders of their loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil outside the Hall of Justice Thursday night.
Prosecutors' union files civil lawsuit over Gascón's new directives
The union representing Los Angeles County prosecutors filed a lawsuit against District Attorney George Gascón, alleging that his special directives to get rid of sentencing enhancements and strikes are violating the state law.
Gascón adviser accused of offering 'sweetheart' deal to gang murder suspect behind back of prosecutor
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.
George Gascón facing backlash from his own deputy district attorneys
A Deputy DA claims George Gascón is forcing his staff to lie in court when dropping special enhancement allegations against a defendant.
DA George Gascón confronted by families of murder victims over sentencing guidelines
Families grieving the loss of their loved ones confronted new Los Angeles County DA George Gascón over his new policies.
Video appears to show George Gascón accusing crowd of 'not having enough education to keep their mouth shut'
Gascón later issued a statement saying he regrets making the remark in front of family members of a murder victim.
Deputy DA slams George Gascón’s policies, accuses the newly-elected DA of creating hostile work environment
A longtime LA County prosecutor is speaking out against his boss, newly-elected George Gascón.
Email from Gascón's office suggests retaliation against a judge for not complying with policy changes
An email from Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon's office suggests retaliation against a judge for not complying with the newly-elected DA's policy changes.