NEW: Several sources within the LA D.A.'s office tell me that D.A. George Gascon is planning to dissolve or severely downsize their Hardcore Gangs unit. The unit handles the most complex & heinous gang related crimes in LA & is one of the oldest in the LA D.A.'s office. @FOXLA
I interviewed two prosecutors in the Hardcore Gangs unit tonight. They tell me they have been told they will be dissolved as early as April, and that such a decision would be a "disaster". But a BLM activist I spoke with praised Gascon, saying he's listening to community. @FOXLA
I reached out to Gascon's office this afternoon. I was told that there are "always ongoing discussions about staffing", but they did not confirm, nor deny that he is planning to downsize or disband the unit. I am awaiting further comment from them. Full story at 10pm on @FOXLA
It has now been 4 hours since a special advisor to Gascon told me he would get back to me during our last call on this. I still haven’t heard back or gotten a concrete answer/response and it doesn’t seem I’ll get one.
I will update if/when I do.
Story tonight 10pm @FOXLA
I will update if/when I do.
Story tonight 10pm @FOXLA
UPDATE: I asked Gascon about the hardcore gang unit during his press webinar today. He said that he is evaluating all functions of the office to move into a 21st century approach to the job and that he will continue to look at where resources can be moved. No firm answer. @FOXLA
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