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June 16, 2022

Los Angeles prosecutor blasts George Gascon after officers killed in line of duty: 'no accountability'

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon is facing heavy criticism after two police officers were killed by a gang member who was on probation.

June 16, 2022

Los Angeles DA Gascon issued directive that may have helped man who killed 2 police officers avoid prison

A man who killed two police officers may have avoided additional prison time because of a directive issued by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon.

June 16, 2022

Los Angeles' Gascon torched after career criminal allegedly kills cops: 'Recall is too good for this guy'

L.A. County District Attorney George Gascon was torched by critics after a convicted career criminal killed two police officers - and his progressive policies spark outrage.

June 16, 2022

Los Angeles DA George Gascon recall campaign hits ballot signature requirement, urges voters to stay focused

Recall Gascon Campaign co-chair Kathy Cady gives an update on the effort to oust the Los Angeles County District Attorney due to policies "end angering" residents.

June 16, 2022

Wife of man who allegedly killed 2 Los Angeles-area police officers says she tried to warn cops he had a gun

The wife of a man who police say shot and killed two California cops said she warned El Monte officers against going inside a motel room because her husband had a gun.

June 15, 2022

Embattled Los Angeles DA George Gascon loses top aide as recall effort gains steam

An aide to Los Angeles County District George Gascon is leaving the embattled DA's office to focus on San Francisco's tourism sector as Gascon faces a potential recall.

June 15, 2022

Slain California police officers shot by suspect on probation leave behind kids, including twin boys

Officials in El Monte, California identified two police officers killed in a shootout by an alleged suspect with a prior criminal history. Both slain officers leave behind children.

June 15, 2022

California suspect who killed two El Monte police officers was on probation for gun charge, sources say

The suspected gunman who killed two California police officers during a shootout was on probation for a gun charge and received a lighter than usual sentence.

June 15, 2022

Slain LA area police officers were 'ambushed' by 'coward' while 'trying to keep a family safe,' officials say

Officials in El Monte, in Los Angeles County, California, said Tuesday night that the two slain officers were "essentially ambushed" by a "coward" while "trying to keep a family safe."

June 15, 2022

Los Angeles DA George Gascon recall group says it has collected required signatures to put matter on ballot

The recall group trying to oust Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon said it was collected enough signatures to put the question on November's ballot.