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California voters turn away from progressive criminal justice policies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California voters turn away from progressive criminal justice policies

China Daily  

By RENA LI in Los Angeles | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-08 12:14 In a rebuke of progressive criminal justice policies, California voters on Tuesday rejected a lenient approach by some elected officials and also approved an anti-crime ballot question. From Los Angeles to Oakland, election results showed that Californians are prioritizing public safety, in a shift toward more traditional approaches …

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How L.A.’s progressive ‘godfather’ wound up struggling to keep his job as D.A.
2 months ago

How L.A.’s progressive ‘godfather’ wound up struggling to keep his job as D.A.

LA Times  

It’s a Saturday morning in late September, and Los Angeles County Dist. “This is why you have my support,” one commenter wrote when the video was later posted to Instagram with Gascón gesturing wildly at overlain text highlighting some of his campaign’s priorities. His positions largely boil down to reversals of Gascón’s edicts and a promise to operate in “the …

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Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney’s race: Gascón vs. Hochman
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney’s race: Gascón vs. Hochman

LA Times  

On Nov. 5, voters have a chance to help decide the future of criminal justice in Los Angeles County. The race for district attorney is a clash between the competing visions of the incumbent, polarizing progressive George Gascón, and his challenger, Nathan Hochman, an independent who previously ran for state office as a Republican. Gascón took office four years ago …

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Gascón and Hochman spar in their first face-off of the L.A. County D.A. race
3 months, 1 week ago

Gascón and Hochman spar in their first face-off of the L.A. County D.A. race

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. “We have evolved,” Gascón said, noting that the D.A.’s office under his leadership has prosecuted “over 100,000 serious and violent crimes.” Citing one example, he pointed to his stance on sentencing enhancements, which can extend prison terms for certain crimes. Gascón initially halted the use of most enhancements, including for hate crimes, but said: “Very early …

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Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — One of the country’s most progressive prosecutors, George Gascón, has advanced to a runoff in his reelection bid for Los Angeles County’s district attorney, surviving a primary race that pit him against 11 challengers. Gascón will compete in November against the second highest vote-getter from Tuesday’s primary in the race to lead an agency that prosecutes cases …

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Editorial: What L.A. County voters need to hear from D.A. George Gascón before November
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Editorial: What L.A. County voters need to hear from D.A. George Gascón before November

LA Times  

To put the best face on Dist. To avoid following in Villanueva’s footsteps, Gascón has to do a better job articulating his progress in making his office more reflective of what Los Angeles voters wanted when they first elected him — a more just and equitable criminal justice system. Opinion Editorial: Gascon’s reform vision comes to the Supreme Court Just …

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L.A. County D.A. Gascón’s own prosecutors begin lining up to challenge him in 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

L.A. County D.A. Gascón’s own prosecutors begin lining up to challenge him in 2024

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Deputy Dist. Standing in front of a packed room in Whittier, longtime line prosecutor Jonathan Hatami promised to “restore civility” to the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office and stand up for the crime victims he insists George Gascón has forgotten. Maria Ramirez — who along with Hatami is one of at least 16 L.A. County prosecutors …

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