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The story is gruesome and familiar: A predator targeted and violated sex workers, fully confident he would get away with it. In this instance, two women also risked everything to come forward about the attacks they experienced. And one of these women’s social media accounts (and appreciation of classic rap) was key in protecting her […]

LOS ANGELES — Today, George Gascón’s campaign for Los Angeles District Attorney released the following statement in response to provably false statements made by DA Jackie Lacey during last night’s debate at the Aratani Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. “Last night Jackie Lacey packed the house with her staff, took the stage, and lied,” said campaign spokesperson […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, George Gascón will debate Jackie Lacey and Rachel Rossi.  The occasion marks the first time that Jackie Lacey has participated with the other two candidates in a public forum, and will therefore provide the first opportunity for LA voters to ascertain the differences between the candidates. In advance of today’s forum the […]

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Tempers flared Wednesday night at a debate for Los Angeles County district attorney. The debate pitted incumbent Jackie Lacey against challengers George Gascon, the former DA of San Francisco, and former federal public defender Rachel Rossi. The candidates appeared to remain calm and civil throughout most of the debate – it […]

There’s no question: It was a raucous night. There was shouting and chanting from the audience, so much it disrupted the conversation on stage. On stage, the tone was also contentious. The three candidates running for Los Angeles County District Attorney faced off Wednesday night for the first time. Incumbent DA Jackie Lacey went toe-to-toe […]