California man wrongly convicted for rape released after 28 years in prison: 'grave injustice'
Gerardo Cabanillas was arrested in 1995 when he was just 18. Nearly three decades later, DNA evidence proved he was innocent, and he's now a free man.
Ryan Clinkunbroomer: Mom of slain LA deputy blasts Gascón for death penalty decision
The mother of the Los Angeles County sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was killed while he sat in his patrol car on Sept. 16 in Palmdale, said she's outraged that LA County District Attorney George Gascón will not seek the death penalty against the suspect.
California man wrongly convicted for rape released after 28 years in prison: 'grave injustice'
Gerardo Cabanillas was exonerated 28 years after he was accused of robbing a man and woman and kidnapping and sexually assaulting the woman in Los Angeles in 1995.
Ricardo Ramirez death: Teen's alleged killer being tried as minor in LA County, victim's mom says
A grieving mother demands justice after learning that her son's alleged killer will be tried as a minor.
‘Wall Street Whiz Kid’ David Bloom charged with running financial scams in LA County
David Bloom, 59, is accused of committing crimes in Los Angeles County that netted nearly $250,000 from nine alleged victims, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón.
Charges filed against metal company for illegally disposing waste near high school in Watts
The owners of Atlas Metal have been charged with illegally disposing hazardous waste at its facility, some of which also got onto the campus of Jordan High School in Watts.
Middle school teacher in LA charged with child molestation
A man who taught at a middle school in Sherman Oaks pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges involving alleged misconduct with two students.
DA Gascón, LA County probation department sued over El Monte officer's death
George Gascón, his office and the county Probation Department are being sued for wrongful death by relatives of one of two El Monte police officers who were fatally shot by a convicted felon at a motel last June.
Innocent LA father killed after DA Gascón gives violent career criminal multiple diversions
Jade Simone Brookfield, 23, had a lengthy arrest record but was never jailed before she allegedly killed Dennis Banner, a father of two young girls.
Tory Lanez says he was wrongly convicted of Megan Thee Stallion shooting, sends message to LA DA
"I take a stance as an innocent Black man, wrongfully convicted of a crime I did not commit," Tory Lanez said in the Instagram post that was addressed to LA County District Attorney George Gascón.
Andres Guardado death: Ex-LA County deputy who shot teen near Gardena will not be charged
The ex-Los Angeles County deputy who shot and killed 18-year-old Andres Guardado will not be facing charges from the 2020 incident. The DA's office explained despite autopsy showing Guardado being shot five times in the back, there were "insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt."
2 ex-Whittier PD officers charged in police shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed
Los Angeles County DA George Gascón said 32-year-old Nicholas Carrillo, was shot twice in the back, and one of the shots severed his spinal cord.
LA evolving into ‘dystopia' under Gascón: Nathan Hochman announces run for DA
Former US Assistant Attorney General Nathan Hochman said Los Angeles, under George Gascón, is evolving into a ‘dystopia' where lawlessness reigns supreme.
Prosecutor Jonathan Hatami running for Los Angeles DA in 2024
Hatami has been a vocal backer of the effort to recall current District Attorney George Gascón.
County says dead people signed Gascón recall petition
Nearly 400 signatures were determined to be from people who'd died before the signature gathering period even began.
Senior care facility charged in connection with 14 COVID-related deaths
As a result of the outbreak, 14 people, ranging in age from 32 to 94, died. Forty-five employees and 60 residents were also infected and sickened by the virus, according to the complaint.
Gascón critic wins $1.5M in retaliation suit
Nearly 20 prosecutors have filed suit against DA George Gascón, saying they were denied important jobs in retaliation for complaining about Gascón's directives.
'We need change': Deputy DA John McKinney to run against Gascón for LA County District Attorney
"We're at a crossroads now where we have a district attorney who refuses to follow the law, apply the law, he has removed public safety as a legitimate concern of the district attorney, he has ignored victims," McKinney said of DA Gascón.
Maurice Hastings: Man wrongfully convicted gets name cleared
Maurice Hastings spent more than half of his life in prison. But on Wednesday, Hastings' name was officially cleared.
LA DA Gascón suspends prosecutor for misgendering and 'deadnaming' trans child molester accused of murder
LA DA George Gascón has suspended the attorney who prosecuted a 26-year-old trans child molester who was accused of identifying as a woman only after DNA evidence linked her to a cold case crime. Hannah Tubbs went by James Tubbs when she attacked a 10-year-old girl in a Denny's bathroom.