Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón, the cop-turned-reformer who came to office in 2020 promising to transform the justice system so it "works for everyone," is fighting for his political life.
There's a movement underway to recall him, and its backers say they've already raised $2.7 million. He is opposed by hundreds of rank-and-file prosecutors in his own office, who voted nearly unanimously last week to support his ouster.
Even his longtime friend and colleague, former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, recently rescinded his endorsement. Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso says Gascón's progressive policies have "put people at risk and made our communities more dangerous," and he recently contributed $50,000 to the recall effort.
