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Government,
Criminal

Dec. 16, 2020

2 prosecutors say DA’s policy ‘not in interest of justice’

The judge also seemed to disagree with the policy, denying at least two motions to strike enhancements relating to prior convictions and gang activity.

LOS ANGELES --At least two deputy district attorneys made it clear in court Tuesday they do not agree with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's new policy to remove sentencing enhancements that add prison time for serious crimes.

Superior Court Judge Jose L. Sandoval also seemed to disagree with the policy, denying at least two motions to strike enhancements relating to prior convictions and gang activity.

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