Commentary In an increasingly polarized United States, it can often be tempting to let states you feel have made poor decisions, depending on what side of the political spectrum you fall, to live with the mess they’ve created. This is especially true of California, a state that many outsiders—and residents—would describe as a hot mess….
EpochTV Review: As California Goes, So Goes the Nation
November 15, 2021
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LA County District Attorney Sued by Deputy DA for Defamation
September 13, 2021
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A veteran prosecutor on Sept. 7 filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County, alleging he has been defamed and retaliated against by George Gascón, the district attorney in Los Angeles County, for being an outspoken critic of Gascón. A day after formally filing his lawsuit, Deputy District Attorney Jonathan Hatami of Los Angeles County detailed his…
Another Veteran Prosecutor Sues Los Angeles County, Gascón, Again Alleging Retaliation
LOS ANGELES—Another veteran prosecutor is suing Los Angeles County, alleging he has been defamed, denied promotions, and had his fitness to practice law questioned because he has been outspoken of District Attorney George Gascón’s reform directives. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami’s lawsuit alleges retaliation, race discrimination, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He joins…
Antelope Valley Residents ‘Disappointed’ Over Judge’s Ruling to Release Sexual Predator to Neighborhood
When a few Antelope Valley residents learned that a sexually violent predator was set to be released into their community, they called their friend Vladimir Gomez. Gomez, a 25-year resident of the area, previously worked to mobilize the community to petition against the placement of “Pillowcase Rapist” Christopher Hubbart into their neighborhood in 2014. “They…
Death Row Inmate Resentenced Amid Intellectual Disability Claims
A man charged with double murder in 1985 was resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after his intellectual disability deemed him ineligible for the death penalty. “The death penalty has been shown to not deter crime, has a history of racial bias, and is fiscally irresponsible,” District Attorney Gascón said in an…
Second LA Attorney Alleges Retaliation for Protesting Gascon Directive
July 30, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A second veteran prosecutor in as many days is suing Los Angeles County, alleging she has suffered a backlash by being transferred to a less prestigious job for complaining about directives set forth after the November election of District Attorney George Gascon. Deputy district attorney Lesley Klein Sonnenberg’s lawsuit was brought July 28,…
Veteran Prosecutor Alleges Retaliation for Protesting Gascon Juvenile Directive
July 29, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A veteran prosecutor is suing Los Angeles County, alleging she has been denied important positions in retaliation for complaining about directives set forth after the November election of District Attorney George Gascon. Deputy District Attorney Shawn Randolph’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit, filed July 27, seeks unspecified damages. A representative for the District…
24th City Issues ‘No Confidence’ Vote in LA County District Attorney Gascón Amid Recall Threat
A 24th city this week issued a vote of “no confidence” in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who is facing a possible recall. La Verne’s City Council voted during a July 19 meeting to pass a resolution that says Gascón has passed directives that violate state laws and risk public safety. The council is “expressing…
Why LA County’s Sheriff Supports District Attorney George Gascón Recall | Sheriff Alex Villanueva
Crime is on the rise, and some recent shocking statistics have come out of Los Angeles. There’s been a 92 percent increase in homicide over the past year, and assault with a deadly weapon, rape, and auto theft are all up. The list goes on. My guest is Sheriff Alex Villanueva, head of the largest…
Gascon Recall Organizers Collect Signatures Near His Long Beach Home
May 30, 2021
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LONG BEACH—Organizers of an effort to recall District Attorney George Gascon collected petition signatures near where he lives, setting up in front of a school across from his house in the Naples area of Long Beach. The recall supporters collected “dozens and dozens” of signatures on the sidewalk in front of Naples Elementary School in…
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