News Releases & Advisories

November 17, 2021: District Attorney Gascón Announces the Launch of Pre-Filing Diversion Program for Youth

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón today announced the launch of a victim-centered, pre-filing diversion program for youth.

November 16, 2021: LAPD Motorcycle Officer Charged With Filing False Report, Perjury in 2019 DUI Arrest

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a Los Angeles police officer is expected to be arraigned today on charges that he lied about a motorist allegedly driving under the influence during an incident two years ago.

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.

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