New LA County district attorney to fire special prosecutor in charge of police shootings

Published December 16, 2024 1:21pm ET



Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman is not wasting any time.

The newly-elected top cop, who ran as a centrist and won by double digits against his progressive rival, said he plans to fire the special prosecutor his predecessor, George Gascón, hired to reopen investigations into fatal police shootings.

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