The Latest Breaking News from George Gascón

Man declared innocent of attempted murder after 33 years in California prison

A California man who spent 33 years in prison for attempted murder has been declared innocent

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

‘In the end, the jury believed the prosecution’s case beyond a reasonable doubt,’ LA judge said

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Mum and boyfriend who tortured son, 10, to death over five days sentenced to life term

The pair tortured the 10-year-old victim, spraying him with hot sauce, forcing them to fight one another and made the youngsters kneel for lengthy periods on concrete floors, nails or uncooked rice at the home in Lancaster, Los Angeles

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Cops charged with killing man who screamed 'I can't breathe' as police 'knelt on him'

WARNING, DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: Edward Bronstein was 38 and a father of five when he died at the hands of California Highway Patrol officers, just two months before the tragic death of George Floyd

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Edward Bronstein: Seven California officers charged in death of suspect who cried ‘I can’t breathe’

Seven California Highway Patrol Officers have been charged in the March 2020 death of a suspect during a traffic stop after they pinned him to the ground while he screamed “I can’t breathe.”

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2023

7 California Highway Patrol officers charged in death of LA motorist caught on video

LOS ANGELES — Seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse were charged with manslaughter Wednesday in connection with the death of a man who screamed, “I can’t breathe!,” as they tried to draw blood from him, prosecutors said.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 29, 2023

7 California officers charged in death of man in custody

Prosecutors have charged seven California Highway Patrol officers and a nurse with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the 2020 death of a man who screamed “I can’t breathe” while multiple officers restrained him as they tried to take a blood sample

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Operators of upscale LA care facility charged in 14 COVID deaths

LOS ANGELES — The operators of an upscale Los Angeles care facility for dementia patients were charged Tuesday with felony elder abuse and other criminal counts related to the deaths of an employee and thirteen residents during the early days of the pandemic.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 14, 2023

George Gascón loses retaliation case, a grim omen for the LA County district attorney

LOS ANGELES — An L.A. County prosecutor on Monday was awarded $1.5 million in a retaliation lawsuit against District Attorney George Gascón. It is a grim omen for the county's top prosecutor, who faces at least a dozen similar civil claims.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 7, 2023

Innocent man freed 38 years after imprisonment for murder as DNA test reveals another suspect

Maurice Hastings walked out of court a free man on Wednesday nearly four decades after being imprisoned for a murder he did not commit

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023