News Releases & Advisories

January 14, 2025: Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer Urge Governor Newsom to Amend Special Legislative Session to Make Looting a Felony Punishable by State Prison Sentence

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Looting during a local emergency would become a felony punishable by a state prison sentence and make it a strike under California’s Three Strikes Law under proposed legislation by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, sending a strong regional message to opportunistic thieves that these crimes will not be tolerated, and that justice will be swift and it will be decisive.

January 13, 2025: District Attorney Announces Charges in Pacific Palisades and Altadena Looting and Azusa Arson

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman today announced charges against 10 individuals in four crimes committed during the devastating wildfires. Nine people are facing felony charges in connection to residential burglaries in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, and a separate defendant has been charged with arson for intentionally starting a fire in the city of Azusa.

January 8, 2025: Statement from District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Southern California Fires

The ongoing wildfires in Southern California continue to devastate our communities, claiming lives and displacing families. I am deeply saddened to share the tragic news of two lives lost in the Eaton Fire, which has impacted the communities of Altadena and Pasadena. This is a stark reminder of the seriousness of the situation and the need for vigilance.

January 3, 2025: Statement from Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman on a Meeting with the Menendez Family

Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet with approximately 25 members of the Menendez family to discuss their concerns regarding the ongoing review of the Menendez brothers' case. It was a productive and important conversation, and I deeply appreciate the family's willingness to share their perspectives.

January 3, 2025: DA Hochman Announces Charges in Shooting of Two Security Guards at Downtown Los Angeles Target Store

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced today that a 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of two security guards at a Target store in downtown LA on Dec. 30.

January 2, 2025: DA Hochman Announces Charges Against Beverly Hills Doctor in Sexual Assault, Additional Victims Sought

LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced today that Beverly Hills physician Babak Hajhosseini, 42, is charged with sexually assaulting a woman in the city of Los Angeles on August 18.