George Gascón

Los Angeles County district attorney

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District attorney and former chief of police for San Francisco, and former assistant chief of police for the Los Angeles Police Department

George Gascón on KCRW

LA District Attorney George Gascón talks about the impact of his progressive policies on Angelenos, Prop 36, and his standing among members of his own office.

LA DA George Gascón stands by his progressive prosecutor ideals

LA District Attorney George Gascón talks about the impact of his progressive policies on Angelenos, Prop 36, and his standing among members of his own office.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón vows to run for a second term, saying he feels vindicated after surviving two recall campaigns against him.

DA Gascón wants reelection to fix ‘40 years of bad policy’

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón vows to run for a second term, saying he feels vindicated after surviving two recall campaigns against him.

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LA District Attorney George Gascón came into office in December with big, progressive plans.

LA district attorney union sues new boss George Gascón over sentence enhancement prohibition

LA District Attorney George Gascón came into office in December with big, progressive plans.

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