Embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced revisions to one of his most controversial policies late Friday — but critics argue it’s more “smoke screens”…
late Friday — but critics argue it’s more “smoke screens” from the reform-minded prosecutor who is facing a recall election.
Prosecutors also can once again seek special enhancements for felony charges that would add additional prison sentences depending on the circumstance, such as a murder committed for the benefit of a gang. Gascón also announced the formation of a Youth Justice Committee that would track “cases of concern” involving juvenile defendants accused of murder, aggravated violent sexual assaults and other egregious crimes.they must first obtain approval from their superiors before opposing a defense motion to transfer a juvenile case out of adult court.
Gascón received sharp criticism over the case of Hannah Tubbs, a 26-year old transgender woman convicted of molesting a 10-year old girl.after Gascón decided not to file a motion to transfer the case to adult court. “The District Attorney is firmly committed to his principles,” Bastian said. “One of these underlying principles is to constantly refine what we are doing so that we can continue to enhance public safety in a thoughtful manner. That is what the DA has always done, and what he will continue to do. “We are now more than one year into his term, he has listened to community members, victims and colleagues. Based on everything we have learned we are rolling out these policy adjustments.
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