THREAD: I've confirmed D.A. George Gascon has hired public defender Tiffiny Blacknell to his administration as a Grade 4 prosecutor. Blacknell served on Gascon’s policy committee during his campaign. She has called LAPD "barbarians" and says prisons should be abolished. @FOXLA 
In December, I reported that Blacknell was involved in an alleged secret “sweetheart” plea deal offer of 7 years to a suspected gang murderer behind the backs of the prosecutor & victim’s family. The deal fell apart after judge found out about it. @FOXLA
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As a Grade 4, Blacknell will be making up to $15,000 per month. According to department policy, the job requires 2 years of experience as a grade 3 prosecutor, which Blacknell does not have. Prosecutors in the office are criticizing this hire as “blatant cronyism”. @FOXLA
The union representing LAPD rank and file is also blasting Gascon's hire. I have reached out to Gascon's team for a response to the criticism, as well as an answer as to how Blacknell's anti-police views will affect her job as a prosecutor. She starts in March. Story 10p @FOXLA
Response from Gascon's office:
"DA Gascon has the utmost confidence in his Executive Team and is looking forward to having Tiffiny Blacknell join the office."
I had specifically asked if Gascon condemns Blacknell's posts, and how she is supposed to work w/ police.
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"DA Gascon has the utmost confidence in his Executive Team and is looking forward to having Tiffiny Blacknell join the office."
I had specifically asked if Gascon condemns Blacknell's posts, and how she is supposed to work w/ police.
@FOXLA
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