George Gascón (born March 12, 1954) is an American attorney and former police officer who served as the District Attorney of Los Angeles County from December 7, 2020 to December 3, 2024. A member of the Democratic Party and a former member of the Republican Party, [1] Gascón served as the district attorney of San Francisco from 2011 to

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety...

Nov 6, 2024 · Embattled incumbent George Gascón conceded to former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman in the Los Angeles District Attorney race, after preliminary results of the previous day’s election were...

Dec 9, 2020 · Gascon, a former San Francisco District Attorney and former Los Angeles police officer, announced in a series of policy directives that many misdemeanor cases will be dismissed, saying that...

Nov 6, 2024 · Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón will not receive another term after voters came out in strong support of his challenger, Nathan Hochman. The incumbent had been trailing...

Mar 8, 2024 · Embattled Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón has emerged as the first-place finisher in the primary despite a major challenge to his progressive tactics. Gascón will defend his seat from...

Nov 6, 2024 · Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón said America's shift is "heartbreaking" and wished Nathan Hochman the best after losing his re-election bid early Wednesday.

Oct 24, 2024 · On his first day as district attorney, Gascón barred prosecutors from seeking the death penalty, trying juveniles as adults, or filing charges for several low-level misdemeanors.

Los Angeles, CA – As Thanksgiving approaches, District Attorney George Gascón reflects on the progress made during his tenure, expressing gratitude for the collective efforts that have shaped a more just and equitable Los Angeles County.

Mar 7, 2023 · A jury in downtown Los Angeles awarded $1.5 million in damages Monday to one of the top supervisors at the LA County District Attorney’s Office, who sued DA George Gascón.