Campaign News

Crime Statistics Lacey’s Office’s Outdated Approach to Criminal Justice Hasn’t Improved Public Safety  Violent crime increased in Los Angeles from 2012 to 2018 by 29.46% under Lacey’s leadership, while the violent crime rate nationwide only increased by 8.6%. [Federal Bureau of Investigation, Universal Crime Reporting Statistics, 2012; 2018; California Department of Justice Office of the […]

LOS ANGELES – George Gascón’s campaign for Los Angeles DA is proud to announce that the Stonewall Democratic Club has endorsed George Gascón for Los Angeles District Attorney.  Since 1975, the Stonewall Democratic Club has been the home for progressive Democrats in Los Angeles who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and straight allies of the LGBT community.  Gascón joins the […]

Domestic violence, sex assault and human trafficking are grossly underreported and those who do report their abuse tend to be unsatisfied with their experience with the criminal justice system. It is imperative that prosecutors along with law enforcement and community leaders develop a plan to improve how survivors are treated when they come into contact […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, George Gascón’s campaign for Los Angeles District Attorney is proud to announce it’s all-star policy committee.  In addition to the individuals below, Team Gascón is grateful to the treasure trove of brilliant individuals who continue to contribute their time, ideas, and passion to our campaign to reform and modernize the Los Angeles […]

LOS ANGELES – Today, progressive prosecutors from around the nation came together to announce their support for George Gascón for Los Angeles District Attorney.  They include Chesa Boudin of San Francisco, John Chisholm of Milwaukee, Satana Deberry of Durham, Mark Gonzalez of Nueces, Larry Krasner of Philadelphia, Marilyn Mosby of Baltimore, Karl Racine of the […]