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As reported by Fox News, Gascón, a staunch progressive, was trailing Hochman by over 20 percentage points as of Thursday morning.
This electoral outcome underscores a growing discontent among even liberal voters with the surge in crime and the perceived leniency of prosecutors like Gascón, who have been championing what they term as reform. The voters' verdict signals their readiness for Hochman to overturn Gascón's policies.
Gascón's tenure as District Attorney is marred by a legacy of ineffective crime control and a perceived prioritization of political agenda over public safety. His career trajectory may mirror that of former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who was recalled in 2022 for similar reasons and now heads the Criminal Law & Justice Center at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.
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Los Angeles, once a bastion of law and order, has seen a shift in its criminal justice landscape. The county, now dominated by progressives, has been transformed into what critics describe as a haven for criminals. Gascón, backed by left-wing philanthropist George Soros, took office in December 2020 with a team comprising civil rights lawyers, bail reform activists, and at least one environmental justice activist, according to the Los Angeles Times.
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Gascón pledged a modernization of the system that would "enhance our safety and humanity." However, his policies, which included blocking prosecutors from asking for cash bail in non-serious or nonviolent felony cases, ignoring low-level crimes, and refraining from charging minors as adults for severe crimes, drew widespread criticism.
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Despite facing two recall efforts, Gascón managed to hold onto his position, with both campaigns failing to gather the necessary signatures for a recall vote. However, the 2024 election proved to be a different story.
One of the most glaring stains on Gascón's record is the murder of Jacqueline Avant in 2021. The perpetrator, Aariel Maynor, had been released early under Proposition 57, a measure supported by Gascón. Following his arrest, Maynor reportedly boasted about his likely early release due to Gascón's soft stance on crime.
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Gascón's controversial policies extended beyond Proposition 57. He co-authored Proposition 47, which downgraded certain felonies to misdemeanors. This proposition was so unpopular that voters overwhelmingly amended it through Proposition 36.
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Before his stint in Los Angeles, Gascón served as San Francisco’s district attorney for eight years, where his approach to justice was driven by "coffee house politics perpetuated by wealthy donors and pseudo intellectuals with little personal experience in ordinary life for average Americans," according to Steve Smith, a senior fellow at PRI.
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Gascón's refusal to prosecute quality-of-life crimes and his reluctance to separate criminals from society eventually wore thin, even among San Francisco's progressive populace. Upon his resignation, the local Police Officers Association responded with a curt "good riddance," expressing relief at his departure but concern about the potential harm he could cause in a larger county.
Gascón's future career path remains uncertain. However, his critics argue that wherever he lands, his progressive approach to criminal justice continues to pose a threat to public safety.
