Judge dismisses some charges against Trump in Georgia
ATLANTA — The judge overseeing the Georgia 2020 election interference case on Wednesday dismissed some of the charges against former President Trump and others, but many…
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland honors Alabama Bloody Sunday
SELMA, Ala. — Vice President Kamala Harris told thousands gathered for the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday attacks on civil rights marchers in Selma, Ala.,…
Where L.A. D.A. candidates stand on death penalty, juvenile justic
Polls show nearly two-thirds of voters remain undecided in the Los Angeles County district attorney’s race. With a historically large field of a dozen prosecutors,…
L.A. County D.A. campaign contributions: Hochman and other rivals out-raise Gascón
One week out from the primary, 12 candidates for Los Angeles County district attorney have raised nearly $6.8 million combined, according to campaign finance filings.…
San Francisco will start prosecuting drug dealers for murder
SAN FRANCISCO — County by county in California, as fentanyl overdoses escalate, local prosecutors are turning to a novel legal strategy to stem the spiraling death…
Why do Gascón’s challengers’ campaign ads all look the same?
The ads open with a stirring violin track, the subject striding confidently past the Broadway facade of the L.A. County Hall of Justice, or the…
Cellphone data cited in filing raises questions about Fani Willis relationship
ATLANTA — Cellphone location data cited in a court filing Friday raises questions about the testimony given by a special prosecutor in the Georgia election interference…
In D.A. race, who can break out of the pack to challenge Gascón?
The candidates vying to become L.A. County’s next district attorney could barely fit on stage together for a debate. Scrunched into a dozen studio chairs…
Hunter Biden charged with tax crimes
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, was indicted Thursday in Los Angeles on several federal tax charges, marking the start of a second criminal case that…
DeSantis slams L.A. County D.A. George Gascón in debate with Newsom
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón during a Thursday night Fox News debate with Gov. Gavin Newsom. In a spat…
Former L.A. public defender to lead Access to Justice office
WASHINGTON — During a college internship at the Orange County public defender’s office, Rachel Rossi was sent to the local jail. She was given a simple…
D.A.’s office withheld decision in case to affect sheriff’s race, suit says
A close advisor to Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón allegedly delayed announcing the decision not to file criminal charges in a high-profile excessive…
Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case
ATLANTA — A prosecutor in Georgia is seeking an August trial date for former President Trump and others charged over efforts to overturn the 2020 electionin…
California Atty. Gen. Bonta tries new tactic to fight retail theft
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta on Tuesday announced a new partnership between the Justice Department and more than a dozen retailers and online marketplaces to…
Texas House launches historic impeachment proceedings against Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ GOP-led House of Representatives launched historic impeachment proceedings against Atty. Gen. Ken Paxton on Saturday as the scandal-plagued Republican called on supporters…
City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto opens up
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with an assist from David Zahniser. Since she…