L.A. DA George Gascón Loses Re-Election Bid Over Failed Criminal Justice Reform Policies – One America News Network

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announces his decision on a possible resentencing recommendation for Erik and Lyle Menendez on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Abril Elfi
1:27 PM – Tuesday, November 6, 2024

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has been defeated in his re-election bid.

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Gascón has been defeated by Nathan Hochman, a Republican-turned-independent who is a former tax attorney.

In 2020, the controversial district attorney promised that he would turn back the county’s history of lock ‘em up law enforcement.

During his term he ended cash bail, declined to seek the death penalty and halted the use of sentencing enhancements, a position he partially rolled back over time.

His policies sparked controversy as Los Angeles residents…

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