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Dec. 15, 2020
LA prosecutors say they fear punishment for talking to media
Los Angeles prosecutors have said they can’t talk to the press about policy matters without being reprimanded, that they get castigated by some judges if they comply with DA George Gascón’s policies, while they fear for their careers if they defy them.
After at least a dozen judges defied some of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's charging policies during his first week in office, some outside attorneys are now exploring other ways to prohibit him from enforcing his sweeping directives altogether.
Samuel Dordulian, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor who now works in private practice in Glendale, said his law office is considering filing a request for an injun...
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