Nathan Hochman, a candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney, has promised to overturn the controversial policies of incumbent George Gascon on "day one" if he wins the upcoming runoff election. Gascon's approach, which has been widely criticized for its leniency towards criminals, has been linked to a rise in crime rates throughout the county. Hochman's campaign aims to restore public safety by reinstating tougher penalties for repeat offenders and violent crimes.
Los Angeles County District Attorney (DA) candidate Nathan Hochman has pledged to reverse the controversial soft-on-crime policies of incumbent George Gascon on "day one" if he wins the upcoming runoff election.
Hochman, who spoke on 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his candidacy, has been a vocal critic of Gascon's approach, which he believes has led to a rise in crime rates in the county. Gascon's policies include the elimination of cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent felony charges, the reduction of sentencing enhancements for repeat offenders and the diversion of non-violent offenders into treatment programs.
Hochman, a former prosecutor, has promised to reinstate tougher penalties for repeat offenders and violent crimes, increase support for law enforcement and victims' rights, and focus on reducing violent crime and crime against the homeless.
The race between Hochman and Gascon has become increasingly contentious, with Hochman accusing Gascon of being too lenient towards criminals and contributing to the county's rising crime rates. Gascon, on the other hand, has defended his policies, arguing that they are necessary to reduce mass incarceration and address the underlying causes of crime.
The runoff election between Hochman and Gascon will take place on November 8th, 2022.
In addition to the rising crime rates, Hochman has also pledged to address the issue of stolen fire hydrants in Los Angeles County. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, approximately 100 fire hydrants have been stolen this year, leaving communities at risk in the event of a fire.
The thefts have resulted in a $1.2 million loss for Golden State Water, the company that owns the fire hydrants. The company has informed more than 36,000 customers about the thefts and has sent letters to scrapyards to remind them that receiving stolen fire hydrants is illegal.
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has urged the public to report any missing or damaged fire hydrants to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. The sheriff's department is also encouraging anyone with information about the thefts to contact the Century Sheriff's Station Detective Bureau.
The theft of fire hydrants poses a significant public safety risk, as firefighters rely on them to extinguish fires. The thefts have raised concerns about the safety of communities and the need for increased efforts to prevent and prosecute such crimes.
