News Releases & Advisories

May 3, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Introduces First AAPI Advisory Board in LADA History

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today the creation of the office’s first-ever AAPI Advisory Board, one of several Advisory Boards he formed that opens dialogue toward a more inclusive, stronger, safer and more trusting relationship with communities countywide.

April 29, 2022: District Attorney Gascón, Community Leaders Commemorate 30th Anniversary of Watts Peace Treaty

Today, community leaders joined Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Watts Peace Treaty. District Attorney Gascón recognized the significance of community-led prevention efforts and he pledged to use his office to support community-based initiatives to improve public safety and prevent violence.

April 27, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Announces Measures to Address Sexual Assault Cases on Denim Day

In recognition of Denim Day, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today a new working group will be formed that will provide the office’s Bureau of Victim Services with guidance on how to better serve victims and survivors of sexual assault.

April 25, 2022: District Attorney George Gascón Introduces LGBTQ+ Advisory Board

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today the creation of the office’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, one of several Advisory Boards that will provide valuable community input into his work building a safer and healthier county for all.

April 20, 2022: Man Charged with Murder for Cyclist Killed During Charity Ride in Griffith Park

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a murder charge has been filed against a motorist who struck a bicyclist participating on a fundraiser ride on Saturday.

April 19, 2022: Man Sentenced for Murdering Philanthropist, Attempting to Kill Her Security Guard

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was sentenced today to 190 years to life in state prison for murdering philanthropist Jacqueline Avant and attempting to kill her security guard during a robbery at her Beverly Hills home in December.

April 18, 2022: District Attorney George Gascón Announces New Director for Bureau of Victim Services

Today, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the hiring of Tanishia G. Wright, the new Director of the office’s Bureau of Victim Services.

April 14, 2022: District Attorney Gascón, Carpenters Union Announce Efforts to Protect Workers, Create Safer, Healthier Communities

In recognition of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ National Tax Fraud Days of Action, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and representatives of The Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters today announced efforts to protect workers and build safer and healthier communities.

April 12, 2022: Two Charged With Catalytic Converter Thefts

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that two men were charged with stealing catalytic converters and then attempting to flee before crashing into a patrol car.

April 5, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Urges Communities to Help Law Enforcement With Unsolved Homicides

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was joined today by a host of local faith leaders to encourage those who have witnessed homicides to come forward and report vital information that can help lead to the filing of criminal charges.

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