News Releases & Advisories

November 15, 2021: Bank to Pay $3.5 Million in Debt Collection Lawsuit

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Synchrony Bank will pay $3.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit alleging the company made unreasonably frequent or harassing phone calls to debtors in California.

November 9, 2021: Sheriff’s Custody Assistant Charged With Attempting to Bring Drugs Into Jail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a Los Angeles County sheriff’s custody assistant has been charged for trying to bring methamphetamine into the Men’s Central Jail.

November 8, 2021: Yeezy Apparel to Pay $950,000 in Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Yeezy Apparel LLC and Yeezy LLC will pay $950,000 to settle a civil lawsuit alleging the online sneaker and clothing company engaged in unlawful business practices and false advertising by failing to ship items in a timely manner.

November 4, 2021: District Attorney Gascón Announces Centralized Charge Evaluation System for Equal Justice Countywide

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today the launch of a centralized charge evaluation system to ensure greater consistency and fairness in filing decisions being made by deputy district attorneys working across Los Angeles County.

November 1, 2021: Man Charged with Impersonating an Attorney, Improperly Charging Clients

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a man has been charged for falsely claiming to be a licensed attorney and offering legal services in family law and personal injury cases as well as other legal matters.

October 29, 2021: Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Awarded $1.5 Million Grant for DUI Training and Prosecution

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) — through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — has awarded a $1.5 million grant to the District Attorney’s Office for DUI training and prosecution.

October 27, 2021: Long Beach School Safety Officer Charged With Murder

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a Long Beach Unified School safety officer was charged today with murder in the shooting death of an unarmed 18-year-old.

October 26, 2021: District Attorney George Gascón Announces National Search for Director of Victim Services

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today a national search for an expert in the field of victim services and trauma-informed care to lead the office’s Bureau of Victim Services.

October 20, 2021: Baldwin Park Police Officer Charged With On-Duty Assault

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a Baldwin Park police officer has been charged with the on-duty assault of a 16-year-old he placed under arrest.

October 4, 2021: District Attorney Gascón Seeks to Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts

District Attorney George Gascón announced today that he is asking automobile manufacturers to work with him to explore creative solutions to address the rise in catalytic converter thefts across Los Angeles County and the nation.

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