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Los Angeles Prosecutor Seeks Deposition Of District Attorney Gascon

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, right, looks on as Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon makes an announcement in charges in the killing of sheriff's deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer at

A high-profile whistleblower retaliation lawsuit in Los Angeles has taken a new turn as a prominent prosecutor, John Lewin, is requesting a judge to compel District Attorney George Gascon to sit for a deposition under oath. Lewin, known for prosecuting cases like that of Robert Durst, alleges that he was demoted after questioning the legality of Gascon's policies.

Lewin's lawyers claim that Gascon failed to appear for previously scheduled depositions, leading to the motion to compel. If granted, this would be the first time Gascon is deposed under oath in the numerous lawsuits filed against him by subordinates.

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