News Releases & Advisories

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.

April 4, 2022: District Attorney Gascón-Sponsored Bill to Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts Approved by Senate Committee

District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a bill he sponsored to curb catalytic converter thefts was passed by the Senate Business, Professions, and Economic Development Committee, bringing it one step closer to becoming law.

March 31, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Unveils Human Trafficking Diversion Program

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was joined today by Public Defender Ricardo Garcia, Alternate Public Defender Erika Anzoategui and others to announce a diversion program for human trafficking victims that aims to improve and restore their lives through a comprehensive set of services.

March 30, 2022: District Attorney Gascón Implements Unprecedented Public Data Portal Showing Office Charge Rates in Real Time

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that for the first time his office will be providing the public with access to real-time charge rates using the county’s Open Data system.

March 29, 2022: District Attorney Gascón to Expand Support for Victims in Unsolved Crimes

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has announced that his office would expand the reach of his Bureau of Victim Services to aid all those who have experienced serious harm, regardless of whether the crime has been solved.

March 10, 2022: Fiscal de Distrito Gascón Comparte Consejos Para Prevenir Robos de Autos

El Fiscal de Distrito George Gascón publicó un anuncio de servicio al público hoy, advirtiendo a las personas a mantenerse vigilantes ante un aumento notable en los robos de autos en el Condado de Los Ángeles.

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