Nathan Hochman Sworn In as LA District Attorney

Nathan Hochman, a former Republican who ran as an independent, will be sworn in as Los Angeles County’s district attorney, succeeding George Gascón. Hochman's victory by a significant margin reflects voter dissatisfaction with Gascón's progressive policies, which were criticized for being too lenient on crime. Hochman plans to reverse many of these policies, including seeking the death penalty in rare cases and allowing prosecutors to pursue sentencing enhancements. He emphasizes a balanced approach to law enforcement, rejecting mass incarceration while promising to prosecute lower-level crimes that were previously overlooked. Hochman's swearing-in marks the end of Gascón's controversial tenure, which included reforms like eliminating the death penalty and reducing prosecution for misdemeanors. Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will administer Hochman's oath at the Los Angeles Hall of Justice.