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Letters to the Editor: I voted for George Gascón in 2020. I’m glad to see him defeated in 2024.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Letters to the Editor: I voted for George Gascón in 2020. I’m glad to see him defeated in 2024.

LA Times  

To the editor: In the 2020 election, I voted for George Gascón for district attorney in the hope that he might reform the justice system in Los Angeles County and take a more humane approach to those arrested, especially the many minority youths caught up in it. The outgoing district attorney, defeated by Nathan Hochman, never seemed to grasp the …

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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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New Los Angeles DA vows to reverse predecessor’s ‘social experiments’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

New Los Angeles DA vows to reverse predecessor’s ‘social experiments’

Politico  

But Hochman stopped short of casting his campaign as a repudiation of criminal justice reform, instead focusing his campaign squarely on Gascón and promising to restore a district attorney’s office that has been roiled by internal rancor over Gascón’s progressive policies. “I have worked for five different district attorneys, both Democrat and Republican,” said Jessie McGrath, a Los Angeles County …

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Nathan Hochman wins race for Los Angeles County D.A., beating George Gascón
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nathan Hochman wins race for Los Angeles County D.A., beating George Gascón

LA Times  

Nathan Hochman addresses supporters at Il Pastiao in Beverly Hills on election night. Gascón swept into office in 2020 on a promise of reform and restorative justice, but Hochman — a former federal prosecutor and defense attorney — has spent months painting the incumbent as responsible for increases in crime and homelessness around L.A. Gascón’s supporters and criminologists dispute that …

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L.A. D.A. Gascón made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

L.A. D.A. Gascón made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?

LA Times  

Chiquita Twyman didn’t think she’d ever see justice for her younger brother, Ryan. “When I speak to police officers I make it crystal clear, ‘When you cross the line, you will be prosecuted.’” But Hochman, who worked at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles for years before becoming a defense attorney, hasn’t prosecuted a police officer in nearly three …

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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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Police cash flows to Hochman in D.A. race while support for Gascón dries up
2 months ago

Police cash flows to Hochman in D.A. race while support for Gascón dries up

LA Times  

When George Gascón ousted Jackie Lacey from office in 2020, it marked the end of the most expensive district attorney’s race in Los Angeles County history. “They’re looking at all this information and saying this is a lost cause.” Of Gascón’s 10 largest 2020 outside donors, only four have given money to committees in support of his reelection campaign this …

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Gascón, Hochman trade barbs in L.A. County D.A. race
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Gascón, Hochman trade barbs in L.A. County D.A. race

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. Echoing similar statements he’s made on the campaign trail and in the previous debates, Hochman said Gascón “has never personally prosecuted or defended a single criminal case in his career, while I have 32 years of experience.” Later in the debate, Gascón said he “was running the LAPD’s Compstat statistics while Mr. Hochman was” representing “wealthy” …

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‘Not even close’: Hochman’s lead over Gascón grows to 30% in new D.A.’s race poll
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Not even close’: Hochman’s lead over Gascón grows to 30% in new D.A.’s race poll

LA Times  

With less than a month remaining before the Nov. 5 election, challenger Nathan Hochman is 30 percentage points ahead of incumbent Los Angeles County Dist. Of those who support Hochman, past president of the L.A. City Ethics Commission and assistant U.S. attorney general, 66% said an “extremely important” factor was the need to “reduce turmoil and bring needed change to …

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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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George Gascón and Nathan Hochman set to debate in final stretch of L.A. County D.A. race
3 months, 1 week ago

George Gascón and Nathan Hochman set to debate in final stretch of L.A. County D.A. race

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. George Gascón, left, and former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, Gascón’s challenger in the November election, have agreed to an Oct. 8 debate. George Gascón and his opponent in the race for his office, former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, have agreed to a debate next month to be presented by KNX News and the Los Angeles Times. …

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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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Billionaire developer Rick Caruso backs Gascón challenger Nathan Hochman for L.A. D.A.
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Billionaire developer Rick Caruso backs Gascón challenger Nathan Hochman for L.A. D.A.

LA Times  

Rick Caruso, right, endorsed Nathan Hochman for district attorney during a news conference Tuesday at Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks. Billionaire mall magnate and 2022 mayoral hopeful Rick Caruso announced Tuesday that he is backing Nathan Hochman for L.A. County district attorney, adding perhaps the biggest name yet to a growing list of endorsements for George Gascón’s challenger. “There’s not …

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Jackie Lacey lost the L.A. D.A. job to George Gascón. Now she’s endorsing his 2024 rival
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Jackie Lacey lost the L.A. D.A. job to George Gascón. Now she’s endorsing his 2024 rival

LA Times  

L.A. County’s former top prosecutor, Jackie Lacey, announced her support Monday for Nathan Hochman in the 2024 district attorney’s race, telling voters it was time to oust the man who booted her from office four years ago, George Gascón. Standing next to Hochman on her mother’s lawn at the edge of the Crenshaw district, Lacey said it was time to …

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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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Gascón, Hochman jump out to early leads in hotly contested L.A. County D.A. race
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gascón, Hochman jump out to early leads in hotly contested L.A. County D.A. race

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. George Gascón and former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman jumped out to early leads in a crowded field of candidates vying to be the county’s top prosecutor. Although polls show Gascón has grown deeply unpopular with a significant portion of L.A. County residents, polls and local political observers long suggested that his strong progressive base would carry …

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Undecided in the L.A. D.A.’s race? Here’s where candidates stand on key issues
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Undecided in the L.A. D.A.’s race? Here’s where candidates stand on key issues

LA Times  

Polls show nearly two-thirds of voters remain undecided in the Los Angeles County district attorney’s race. Nathan Hochman at the Los Angeles District Attorney candidates forum at Pacific Palms Resort. Maria Ramirez at the Los Angeles District Attorney candidates forum at Pacific Palms Resort. Jeff Chemerinsky at the Los Angeles District Attorney candidates forum at Pacific Palms Resort. Craig Mitchell …

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Contributions to contentious L.A. County D.A.’s race reveal divisions in support, Gascón trailing behind rivals
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Contributions to contentious L.A. County D.A.’s race reveal divisions in support, Gascón trailing behind rivals

LA Times  

In one of the most crowded primary races for Los Angeles County district attorney in the history of the office, 12 candidates have raised a combined $6.8 million in campaign contributions. Marcil spent $1.3 million on Gascón’s recall campaign and contributed to Hochman’s attorney general campaign. The real estate investment industry also played a role in the effort to recall …

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In the crowded race for D.A., who can break out of the pack to challenge George Gascón?
10 months, 1 week ago

In the crowded race for D.A., who can break out of the pack to challenge George Gascón?

LA Times  

Nine candidates for L.A. County district attorney appear in a debate in October at Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. Arguing that he’s been miscast as the conservative in the race, Hochman described his politics as “socially moderate” and his approach to criminal justice as “the hard middle.” He said his approach requires figuring out “who the true …

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Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney race: 11 candidates aim to unseat Gascón
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Your guide to the L.A. County district attorney race: 11 candidates aim to unseat Gascón

LA Times  

Virtually every challenger has said they will reverse the sweeping policy changes Gascón enacted on his first day in office, but the planned implementation varies on such a walk back. Hochman, Hatami, Milton and McKinney have said they would either erase all of the district attorney’s policies or begin their terms as the “exact opposite of George Gascón.” Hochman has …

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Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta beats Republican Nathan Hochman in California attorney general race
2 years, 1 month ago

Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta beats Republican Nathan Hochman in California attorney general race

LA Times  

Rob Bonta won by a wide margin over Republican defense attorney Nathan Hochman in California’s race for top cop — a position that rose in importance and relevance after two U.S. Supreme Court decisions this summer rolled back laws on gun control and abortion access. Bonta, a former San Francisco Bay Area state lawmaker known for his progressive views on …

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Rob Bonta, Nathan Hochman up for California Attorney General
2 years, 1 month ago

Rob Bonta, Nathan Hochman up for California Attorney General

LA Times  

Rob Bonta was leading by a wide margin in the polls Tuesday evening over Republican defense attorney Nathan Hochman in California’s race for top cop — a position that rose in importance and relevance after two U.S. Supreme Court decisions this summer rolled back laws on gun control and abortion access. Bonta, a former San Francisco Bay Area state lawmaker …

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The race for California’s top cop focuses on abortion, gun control and crime
2 years, 2 months ago

The race for California’s top cop focuses on abortion, gun control and crime

LA Times  

Rob Bonta, left, and Nathan Hochman, a Republican defense attorney and former federal prosecutor who is challenging Bonta for the office. The state attorney general’s post, often a steppingstone to higher office, has become increasingly important in the wake of two U.S. Supreme Court decisions that rolled back abortion rights and deemed restrictive gun control policies unconstitutional. He said Bonta …

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Republican in uphill bid to upend appointed attorney general
2 years, 2 months ago

Republican in uphill bid to upend appointed attorney general

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Nathan Hochman thinks he has the resume that California Attorney General Rob Bonta can only dream of having: assistant U.S. attorney in Los Angeles. “If this were 1994, the race would be a lot closer,” Claremont McKenna College political scientist Jack Pitney said, referring to the last time California elected a Republican attorney general. “This is really …

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