When Journalists Ignore Dispersal Orders
When Journalists Ignore Dispersal Orders, Consequences Are Not Outrageous
Yes, They Are Rioting in LA
Why is the press unwilling to call a riot a riot?
This post was super insightful! After going through it, I thought it could totally work as a script for a…
[…] apparent coincidence, the LASD oversight official was Diana Teran, who was recently charged with several felonies related to document…
retailed against lol retaliated
there is an error. It says “though” and should say “thought” after Lewin’s first question
County Buys $200m Skyscraper Then Claims It Can’t Afford Raises
Los Angeles County just bought the Gas Company Tower in downtown LA for $200 million dollars. It’s a 54-story, 1.3 million-square-foot building in the Bunker Hill area. The County also bought a nearby parking garage. The sale closed on December 5, 2024. The county plans to relocate employees from aging buildings, including the Kenneth Hahn…
California’s Resentencing Pilot Program: Evaluating Costs and Purpose
In 2021, the State of California initiated the California County Resentencing Pilot Program, which allowed prosecutors to ask judges to release defendants before they had completed their sentences. It was an effort to incorporate prosecutorial discretion into resentencing decisions for individuals serving lengthy prison terms. Funded with an $18 million appropriation from the state budget,…
CDCR Escapee Kills a Cop and Remains At Large
As a prosecutor, I’ve seen my share of hardened criminals, but the case of Cesar Hernandez stands out—not just because of the brutality of his crime, but because of the staggering failure that allowed him to walk free. Let’s start at the beginning. December 2, 2024: The Escape Cesar Hernandez was no ordinary inmate. He…
Fire Departments Should Cut Excessive Pay, Not Charge Fees, to Fund Public Safety
Fire departments in California have started charging fees, up to $500, for their response to 911 calls. This is in addition to taxes people pay to fund fire departments. But is charging fees, rather than cutting huge firefighter salaries, the right response?
The Global Rise of Prison Gangs: From Cell Blocks to Transnational Criminal Enterprises
As prosecutors, we often focus on the immediate goal of securing convictions, but understanding the broader ecosystem of criminal organizations is essential for developing effective long-term strategies. Recent developments in transnational crime have highlighted how prison gangs have evolved into sophisticated criminal enterprises that operate across national borders, presenting unique challenges for law enforcement and…
Failing DA Attempts to Bolster Reelection Campaign by Freeing Menendez Brothers
The Daily Mail has the story of George Gascon’s attempt to use the notoriety generated by a Netflix documentary about the Menendez brothers to bolster his failing reelection campaign. Specifically, the attorney for the brothers claims to have found a letter corroborating the Menendez is claim that they were sexually abused by their father. It’s…
More Details on the LASD Personnel File Heist
More details on how an LASD access tracker caught “oversight” officials misusing protected personnel files.
New Details on Gascon’s “Ethics” Czar Charged with Stealing Deputy Data
A new affidavit provides more details on how George Gascon’s “ethics” czar got charged with multiple felonies.
Whistleblower Blasts George Gascòn’s Cronyism and Gets a Response
John Lewin, cold case prosecutor and LADA critic, sent the following email to LADA management this morning. It is also posted on his public Facebook. Your Latest Promotions George: As a career prosecutor with 30 years of experience who has tried an innumerable number of incredibly complex and high profile cases over my distinguished career,…
Judicial Overreach Is Keeping People on the Street
Why judges are really running the country’s response to homelessness.
Veteran Prosecutor Ruins George Gascon’s AMA
Sit back and enjoy watching LADA’s cold case expert take on his boss, a lawyer who has never tried a case.
The “Trial Tax” is a Lie
Reflections on the imaginary “trial tax” and the people trying to mislead you about it.
You Should Pay for My Drug Rehab
An entitled post on Reddit takes a twist
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DA in CA 
I think it’s great that prosecutors are using PowerPoint presentations as they can help bring evidence to life.