Jan 23, 2020 · As District Attorney I would ensure that domestic violence survivors feel safe to report abuse without worrying that they will be threatened or coerced into testifying. As District Attorney I will never subject victims of a crime to a body attachment.

Feb 16, 2023 · Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that he will restructure and centralize the specialized divisions that prosecute crimes involving intimate partner violence, sexual assaults, child abuse, hate crimes and elder abuse.

Mar 16, 2023 · At a time when reported incidences of domestic violence and sexual abuse are at dangerously high levels, Gascón’s cuts will: Lead to predictably disastrous outcomes for the county’s most vulnerable victims.

Sep 14, 2020 · George Gascón will spearhead multiple outreach and engagement efforts to reach victims who have traditionally avoided interaction with system-based victim advocacy.

Oct 29, 2024 · “Women encounter specific and deeply rooted challenges in our justice system—as victims, survivors, and sometimes as individuals navigating the justice system themselves,” District Attorney Gascón said. “From domestic violence and sexual assault to human trafficking and systemic inequities, women are often forced to make difficult ...

Apr 30, 2023 · In February, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon re-organized the office’s Victim Impact Program (VIP), the internal group of prosecutors dedicated to handling some of the most heinous and delicate crimes – elder abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse (both physical and sexual.)

Oct 8, 2024 · LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that Los Angeles Police Officer Garo Garabedian is charged with assaulting a suspect and seriously injuring him while responding to a domestic violence call in …

Gascón also took questions from the audience regarding domestic violence and his victims’ rights protocols. “I’ve added 30 positions for Victim Services. We went from having a lawyer running a Victim Services Unit to hiring a professional who is trained in …

Mar 17, 2023 · The answer is simple and predictable: because George Gascón is running for reelection. This scheme is a political fix, dreamt up by someone who has never prosecuted a single case let alone a case involving domestic violence or sexual abuse.

Oct 30, 2020 · Specifically, Gascón proposes that domestic violence victims, even if served with a subpoena, will no longer have to come to court to testify. This seemingly humane proposal is fraught with unintended consequences, including the dismissal of …