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Mar. 18, 2021

LA DA says policies are ‘major cultural shift,’ warns opponents

Since taking office in December, Gascón has faced a flurry of opposition from within his office, on the bench and from law enforcement.

LA DA says policies are ‘major cultural shift,’ warns opponents
(Courtesy of George Gascón for L.A. District Attorney 2020)

In a speech highlighting his first 100 days in office Wednesday, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón described his contested policies as a “major cultural shift,” and he signaled a warning against anyone who has challenged them from continuing down that path.

“I think that we all have to recognize that there’s a major cultural shift, and some people, unfortunately, will never embrace this process,” Gascón said. “And e...

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