Los Angeles DA George Gascón soft-on-crime policies prompt 2nd recall attempt

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He was elected in the wake of the George Floyd murder. And when Gascón promised to reform a racist criminal justice system it resonated with the voters.

On his controversial first day in office, he issued a set of controversial new guidelines. Prosecutors could no longer seek the death penalty, no matter how heinous the murder case. People younger than 18 would no longer be charged as adults regardless of what crimes they committed. And he also banned cash bail. 

The zero-bail move led to complaints from police agencies. Revolving door suspects were committing crimes. First, they were arrested and released. And then went out to commit additional crimes on the very same day. 

FBI Report LA Crime Statistics Dismal

 According to NeighborhoodScout’s analysis of FBI reported crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime in Los Angeles is one in 134.

“The violent crime rate is one of the highest in the nation, across communities of all sizes (both large and small). Violent offenses tracked included rape, murder and non-negligent manslaughter, armed robbery, and aggravated assault, including assault with a deadly weapon.”