News Releases & Advisories

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.

September 27, 2021: District Attorney George Gascón to Dismiss Nearly 60,000 Cannabis Convictions

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that his office -- with support from The Social Impact Center -- has identified nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions that will be dismissed as part of his ongoing efforts to reverse the injustices of drug laws.

September 23, 2021: District Attorney George Gascón Sponsored Bill Protecting Crime Victims Becomes Law

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that a bill he sponsored protecting victims of domestic abuse, stalking, elder abuse and other crimes has been signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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