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California governor will not make clemency decision for Menendez brothers until new DA reviews case

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he won’t make a clemency decision on the murder convictions of Erik and Kyle Menendez until newly elected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman reviews the case

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Multiple election offices report receiving mailed ballots misdirected from other states

The Associated Press has found numerous instances of completed mail ballots from around the country being sent to election offices in the wrong state

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California Man Caught on Camera Allegedly Stoning to Death Famous Bird: 'What the Hell Is Wrong with You?'

A Los Angeles County man was arrested after he allegedly stoned a beloved Southern California bird to death, despite horrified onlookers asking him to stop.

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In an AP interview, the next Los Angeles DA says he'll go after low-level nonviolent crimes

The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, says in an interview with The Associated Press that his first task in office is to eliminate the “pro-criminal blanket policies” of one of California’s most high-profile progressive prosecutors, George Gascón

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A construction worker who murdered his 76-year-old former employer in a frenzied attack faces life in prison

The 27-year-old gruesomly murdered the elderly woman in 2019 with ‘a hammer, a jab saw and a box cutter’

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H5N1 bird flu might be more prevalent among humans than public health data shows

The number of infected dairy herds in California jumped up again on Monday as the outbreak continues

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New LA police chief sworn in as one of the highest-paid chiefs in the US

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, who was sworn in as the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday, will draw one of the highest police chief salaries in the U.S. for a major city

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New DA To Review Menendez Brothers Resentencing

Los Angeles County's new District Attorney faces uncertainty over the Menendez brothers' resentencing following Gascón's defeat. Legal experts question the...

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Nathan Hochman Defeats George Gascón In LA District Attorney Race

Nathan Hochman wins Los Angeles County district attorney race focusing on public safety and crime issues, defeating incumbent Gascón.

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Progressive district attorney faces tough-on-crime challenger in Los Angeles

Progressive Los Angeles County district attorney George Gascón is running for reelection against a former prosecutor who says his criminal justice reform policies have gone too far

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LA County Sues Coke And Pepsi Over Plastic Pollution

Los Angeles County takes legal action against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola for deceptive plastic packaging practices, highlighting environmental and health concerns.

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LA County Sues Coca-Cola, PepsiCo For Misleading Plastic Recycling Claims

Los Angeles County alleges the companies have made false statements regarding plastic recycling. The county is pursuing penalties for both deceit and environmental damage.

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LA County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola over plastic bottles

Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution

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What the Menendez brothers’ case tells us about the moral paradox of true crime

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has recommended that a judge resentence Lyle and Erik Menendez almost three decades after the brothers were sentenced to life without parole for murdering their parents.

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What to know about the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom

The district attorney of Los Angeles County has recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989 and may now have a pathway to freedom after spending 34 years behind bars

Evening Standard

Menendez brothers should be released on parole in resentencing, says top LA prosecutor

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón called for brothers to be resentenced and given parole

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Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quickly

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have a long way to go before they can walk out of prison, even though the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended their life-without-parole sentence be thrown out and the brothers be resentenced and immediately eligible for parole

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Could The US Election Results End Hopes Of Freedom For The Menendez Brothers?

The unseating of the progressive judge has family members concerned

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Man charged with drugging and sexually assaulting nine women in LA County over two-year spree

Michael DiGiorgio, 50, allegedly committed the assaults between May 2019 and November 2021

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California man accused of drugging and raping at least nine woman, leading to one’s overdose death

Michel DiGiorgi , 50, faces life in prison if convicted in Los Angeles County

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Menendez brothers’ uncle breaks with family to say he ‘firmly believes’ they should never be freed

Milton Andersen, the brother of Eric and Lyle’s mother has requested a meeting with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to express his concerns

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Ryan Murphy shares surprise update on future of Monsters in light of new court hearing for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday that the Menendez brothers’ case would be reviewed at a court hearing in November

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LA District Attorney Expects to Have Decision on Menendez Brothers' Sentence by November 29

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that his office is considering the possibility of resentencing or overturning the conviction of Erik and Lyle Menendez.

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Raccoon Roundworm Infection Confirmed In Los Angeles County

Learn about raccoon roundworm infection in Los Angeles, its risks, and prevention measures to safeguard health.

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Notorious 'pillowcase rapist' who attacked over 100 women set to be released despite opposition

Kathryn Barger, a Los Angeles County Supervisor, has joined other officials and residents in opposing the proposed release of Christopher Hubbart, the "Pillowcase Rapist," in the Antelope Valley.

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