News Releases & Advisories

August 27, 2021: Torrance Police Officer Charged With Assault in Non-Fatal Shooting

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a Torrance police officer was charged today with excessive force in connection with a 2018 non-fatal, officer-involved shooting.

August 25, 2021: Sheriff’s Deputies Charged With Lying About Using Force During 2018 Incident in East Los Angeles

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that two Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were charged today for filing a false report that covered up one of the deputies allegedly using excessive force during an arrest in September 2018.

August 25, 2021: Adult Film Star Indicted on Rape, Other Sexual Assault Counts

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that adult film star Ron Jeremy has been indicted on more than 30 sexual assault counts involving 21 victims dating back more than two decades.

August 19, 2021: Former Torrance Police Officers Charged With Conspiracy, Vandalism

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that two former Torrance Police Department officers were charged today for vandalizing a vehicle that was spray painted with a swastika during an incident last year.

August 16, 2021: Man Charged With Killing Girlfriend, Injuring Children in Wrong-Way Crash on the 101 Freeway

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was charged today for murdering his girlfriend and trying to kill their four children when he allegedly crashed his vehicle into oncoming traffic on the 101 Freeway last week.

August 13, 2021: Compton City Councilmember, Five Others Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Election Fraud

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Compton City Councilmember Isaac Galvan and five others were charged today for obtaining fraudulent votes in a June runoff that ultimately was decided by one vote.

August 9, 2021: Man Charged with Domestic Violence Murder of Reseda Woman

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was charged today with the fatal beating of his former girlfriend, Michelle Annette Avan.

August 3, 2021: Man Sentenced for 2016 Attempted Murder, Kidnapping

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man was sentenced today to 22 years in state prison for kidnapping and trying to kill a woman five years ago.

August 3, 2021: Online Vehicle Retailer Settles Consumer Protection Lawsuit

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Carvana, an online retailer selling cars using multi-story vending machines, will pay $850,000 to settle a civil lawsuit alleging the company was operating in California without a dealer’s or transporter’s license.

July 28, 2021: Man Pleads to Double Murder for Studio City Fire

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that a man who set a fire that killed two people and severely injured a teenage girl was sentenced today to 50 years to life in state prison.

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