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  D.A. Gascón Highlights LADA's Ongoing Efforts
to Take Strong Stand Against Hate Crimes
in Los Angeles County
 The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is proud to announce a significant step forward in addressing and combating hate crimes throughout Los Angeles County. With hate crimes on the rise, the office is not only committed to holding perpetrators accountable but also to addressing the root causes of bias and fostering community reconciliation.
In a news conference, District Attorney George Gascón was joined by Robin Toma, executive director, Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations; and members of LADA’s six Community Advisory Boards and Hate Crimes Unit to address the office and county’s work to prosecute and assist in preventing hate crimes in Los Angeles County.
“Hate has no place in Los Angeles County. We have seen a troubling rise in hate crimes, and we are determined to fight back with a multifaceted approach, which includes concerted efforts to encourage tolerance and understanding through my office’s groundbreaking outreach efforts,” District Attorney Gascón said. “Our office not only prosecutes hate crimes aggressively but also works tirelessly to educate the community and inspire the sort of understanding that can prevent future incidents. We understand the pain these crimes inflict on our communities, and we are dedicated to both justice and healing.”
Read our news release here.
 D.A. Gascón Announces More than 1,500 Organized Retail Theft Charges Filed by LADA Since 2019
 The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies, is intensifying its fight against the surge in organized retail theft that has impacted numerous retailers throughout Los Angeles County.
Since 2019, LADA has filed more than 1,500 organized retail theft charges to combat this serious crime. Year-to-date, in 2024 alone, prosecutors have filed 477 organized retail theft charges, resulting in an 89% conviction rate – a considerable increase in convictions since the previous administration. By comparison, in 2019, 64% of 135 cases ended in convictions.
“Prosecutors and law enforcement are working harder than ever to combat organized retail theft as this serious crime continues to threaten the economic vitality of our communities and the safety of our residents,” District Attorney Gascón said. “My office’s Organized Crime Division, in partnership with the Organized Retail Theft Task Force, is fully committed to continuing to address this issue head-on.”
Read our news release here.
 D.A. Gascón and LADA Promotes
Gender Equality During the L.A. County
Women's Leadership Conference
 District Attorney Gascón and several members of LADA attended the 13th Los Angeles County Women’s Leadership Conference, celebrating the achievements of women, and inspiring and empower our community. Photo shows D.A. Gascón (center) and left to right: Director of Bureau of Administrative Services Navjot Kaur, Assistant Director of Bureau of Administrative Services Tracy Holcombe, Director of Central Operations Laura Jane Kessner, Special Counsel Shelan Joseph, Director of Bureau of Victim Services Tanishia Wright, Director of Prosecution Support Operations Stephanie Pearl Mire, Chief of Human Resources Chavon Smith, Chief Deputy DA Joseph Iniguez, and Chief of Budget and Fiscal Services Lidia Youssef.
 D.A. Gascón Visits with L.A. Rooms & Board Students
 D.A. Gascón visited one of the living-learning, transitional communities that provides opportunities and support for youth on the brink of homelessness, managed by L.A. Room and Board. The home provides stability and support to resilient students in pursuit of their college degrees. Students experience a vibrant residential living and learning community that emphasizes interpersonal leadership, scholarship, and service to community.
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