LA County DA Gascón IDs nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions to be dismissed
Gascón was co-author of Prop 64, the 2016 measure that made cannabis legal in California.
Effort to recall LA County DA George Gascón being restarted
With their original recall campaign falling short, organizers of an effort to oust Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced they have formed a new political committee and will start again from scratch.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón sued by Deputy DA
A veteran prosecutor is suing Los Angeles County, alleging he has been defamed, denied promotions and had his fitness to practice law questioned because he has been outspoken critic of District Attorney George Gascón's directives.
Robert F. Kennedy's assassin granted parole
Sirhan Sirhan, the man convicted of assassinating Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in 1968 in Los Angeles, was granted parole Friday on his 16th attempt, in a hearing that was absent any representation from the agency that prosecuted him -- the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Trevor Bauer Investigation: Pasadena PD to present case to LA County DA's office
The Pasadena Police Department announced Friday it will present its case involving the sexual assault allegations against Trevor Bauer to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Man convicted of assassinating RFK to face parole board, Gascón's office won't attend
Sirhan Sirhan was sentenced to death in 1969 after he was convicted of killing Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. But in 1972, California abolished the death penalty.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy indicted on more than 30 counts of sexual assault
Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been indicted on more than 30 counts of sexual assault involving 21 victims dating back for more than two decades, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Wednesday.
2 former Torrance police officers face felony charges for allegedly painting swastika on vehicle
LA County DA George Gascón announced two former Torrance Police Department officers are facing criminal charges after the two were accused of painting a swastika over an impounded vehicle.
City of Palmdale issues vote of no confidence in George Gascón
Palmdale joins a dozen-plus Los Angeles County cities issuing votes of “no confidence” in LA County DA George Gascón.
Teen driving $65K Camaro accused of causing crash that killed grandmother in Porter Ranch
A 71-year-old woman who was on her way to attend evening prayers at a mosque was killed by a teen driver suspected of speeding in Porter Ranch.
La Verne issues 'no confidence' vote in LA County District Attorney George Gascón
The city of La Verne has issued a vote of "no confidence" in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. La Verne is the 24th city in Los Angeles County to pass a no confidence vote against Gascón.
Recorded phone conversation alleges prosecutor from Gascón's office is studying convicted murderer's case
A convicted murderer's mother appeared ecstatic in a recorded phone conversation after the call suggested that a special assistant to LA County DA George Gascón is studying the convicted son's case and will be helping him.
South LA teen who was left for dead shares story after young assailants face lesser charges
A young man is robbed, shot and left for dead and the suspected teen assailants could walk away with just a slap on the wrist. The victim spoke exclusively with FOX 11’s Gina Silva.
DA George Gascón launches team to re-examine fatal use-of-force incidents
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the creation of an independent team that will re-examine fatal use-of-force incidents by law enforcements officers.
17 cities vote no confidence in DA George Gascón
Seventeen cities have now issued votes of "no confidence" in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and the list of cities opposed to his reform policies continues to grow.
Double murderer who killed two teens in LA to be released from San Quentin
Convicted double murderer Howard Jones is set to be released from San Quentin on June 7. Jones was denied parole in 2015 and 2017 but was approved at his 3rd hearing in 2021 when prosecutors couldn’t attend under DA George Gascón's reforms.
Gascón recall effort begins public circulation: 'You, George Gascón have put criminals before victims'
Relatives of those killed in violent crimes are pushing to recall Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, claiming that LA County's new DA has put the rights of criminals before the rights of victims.
Campaign officials: 'Recall Gascón' petition approved by LA County registrar, needs 590k signatures
The campaign needs about 590,000 signatures from registered Los Angeles County voters in order to trigger a recall election.
City of Azusa issues vote of no confidence in LA County DA George Gascón
The City of Azusa became the ninth local city to issue a vote of no-confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
40 California DA's sign petition requesting Newsom not release 76,000 inmates early
About two-thirds of California’s top county prosecutors challenged new prison rules that expand good conduct credits and could bring earlier releases for tens of thousands of inmates.