News Releases & Advisories

September 27, 2021: District Attorney George Gascón to Dismiss Nearly 60,000 Cannabis Convictions

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that his office -- with support from The Social Impact Center -- has identified nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions that will be dismissed as part of his ongoing efforts to reverse the injustices of drug laws.

September 23, 2021: District Attorney George Gascón Sponsored Bill Protecting Crime Victims Becomes Law

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a bill he sponsored protecting victims of domestic abuse, stalking, elder abuse and other crimes has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

September 21, 2021: Pair Charged With Hate Crime For Attack Outside Sushi Restaurant

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that two men were charged today for an assault outside a sushi restaurant earlier this year.

September 17, 2021: Robert Durst Convicted of Murdering Friend in 2000

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that real estate heir Robert Durst was found guilty today for the 2000 slaying of his friend in her Benedict Canyon home.

September 8, 2021: Man Charged with Setting Dog on Fire

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was charged today with killing a dog by setting it on fire.

September 3, 2021: Ex-Assemblymember, City Manager Charged in City of Industry Corruption Scheme

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that four men have been charged in connection with the embezzlement and misappropriation of millions of dollars that were supposed to be used to study whether a solar farm was suitable on land to be purchased by the City of Industry.