Good Morning, L.A.
Yesterday, George Gask was sworn in As the new LA District Attorney, In place of the deposed DA Jackie Lacey. Gascon campaigned As a criminal justice reformer And promises change. On Monday, he clarified how he feels.
My partner Frank Stoltz Reports report that after Gascon’s swearing-in ceremony, the city’s new top prosecutor released a list of immediate improvements. It no longer introduces first-time misdemeanor offenses linked to links such as “poverty and mental health”, such as lottery or public intoxication; Adolescents will no longer charge as adults; Create a board to review shootings by dating law enforcement officers in 2014; And now the death penalty should not be demanded by calling him “racist” and “morally incompetent”.
Gask also announced his plans to work towards eliminating cash bail, including no longer granting bail to anyone accused of misdemeanor or non-violent, non-violent criminal offenses; And an offer of a hearing to cancel the bail of those currently in jail for such violations.
Before moving to Lama here, Gascon was a district attorney in San Francisco. During his tenure there, he co-authored a major part of the law, Proposition 47, in which criminal penalties were returned. It is part of his open efforts to improve criminal justice.
“The time has come to … implement a system of justice that will enhance our security and our humanity,” Gasken said in his inaugural address. “Today, we are confronted with the lie that depriving entire communities of their freedom has somehow made us safer – and we are doing that with science, research and data.”
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– Jessica p. Ogilvy
What you need to know today
Coronavirus Updates: Is California Expect her first vaccination Coming up next week, and a COVID-19 exposure notification application is due out on Thursday. LA County 4,000 could be hit soon after hospitalization, After another 8,000 new cases were reported by officials on Monday. In Riverside County, records of new coronavirus cases Were set every day last week, And officers have brackets for even more patients.
Money matters: Under Democrats’ new proposal in the state legislature, California’s current evacuation deadline Continue until December 31 next year. LA officers Applications began to adapt For a program that pays food service workers a one-time compensation of 800. The LA City Council’s budget committee is wrestling How to “Stop Bleeding.”
LA Kids: Los Campus that partially reopened for one-on-one and small-group touring and services Will be closed again, 10 Dec.
Restaurant rules: After keeping the restaurants open for outdoor dining despite LA County restrictions, Pasadena should stop eating and drinking now Due to state overriding orders.
Biden White House: If Xavier Besera is confirmed as HHS secretary, Government will be Gavin News’ second major appointment, In addition to the replacement of Kamala Harris.
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