Tag: California criminal justice reform

Juvenile Offenders to Be Housed in Residential Neighborhoods, LA Residents Express Concern

December 14, 2021
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LAVERNE, Calif.—California state juvenile detention centers are planning to transfer young offenders under age 25, convicted of murder or other felonies, to juvenile general probation facilities located in residential areas. Offenders will be sent to county facilities in accordance with mandatory instructions from the California State government. This move has triggered strong backlash from local…

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Police Detective Warns People Not to Visit Los Angeles Due to Rising Crime

December 8, 2021
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A Los Angeles detective has warned against people visiting the city due to rising crime rates while adding that police are unable to guarantee their safety. “We’re telling people don’t visit because we don’t think we can keep you safe right now. And that’s just sad to say,” Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detective Jamie…

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Gascon Policies Prompt No Confidence Motions From 14 Cities

May 20, 2021
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In Los Angeles County, 14 cities have issued no confidence resolutions against District Attorney George Gascon, claiming his reforms went too far. Diamond Bar’s city council passed a no confidence motion during its May 18 meeting, with some councilmembers wishing to address Gascon’s perceived leniency to horrific crimes throughout the county. “Gascon is making it less…

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14 Cities in LA County Issue No-Confidence Resolutions Against Soros-Backed DA

May 20, 2021
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Fourteen cities in Los Angeles county have issued no-confidence resolutions against District Attorney George Gascon, claiming his reforms went too far. Diamond Bar’s city council passed a no-confidence motion during its May 18 meeting, with some councilmembers wishing to address Gascon’s perceived leniency to horrific crimes throughout the county. “Gascon is making it less safe for…

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