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“L.A. County voters chose to continue on a path toward reform and away from the policies of the 1970s. Elections mean little if victors are denied the ability to shift direction […]”

Deputy district attorneys in Los Angeles County are trying hard to undermine the efforts of George Gascón, who was elected Los Angeles County district attorney on a vision of reforming the criminal justice system. Just weeks after he assumed office, the Assn. of Deputy District Attorneys filed a lawsuit to stop Gascón from fulfilling this promise. […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, George Gascón took the oath of office and announced immediate, decisive reforms to transform America’s largest criminal justice jurisdiction. Taken together the sweeping reforms are expected to permanently change the course of California’s criminal justice system and end the era of mass incarceration in Los Angeles. “It is time to change course […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, District Attorney-elect George Gascón announced his transition team.  Mr. Gascón recruited a diverse group of community members, practitioners and subject matter experts. Where possible his goal was to ensure individuals with lived-experience were helping inform the policies, procedures, and future of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. “I was elected by […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, George Gascón declared victory in the nationally watched race to be Los Angeles County District Attorney.  He made the announcement over Zoom from home alongside his wife, Fabiola Kramsky. “Los Angeles County has voted decisively for a new vision for our criminal justice system, and I am incredibly honored to have earned […]