Statement From Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman on the Los Angeles County Fires
 “In the wake of the devastating fires that have swept through Los Angeles County, our hearts are with the families and communities who have suffered from this tragedy. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and our landscapes forever changed. As we confront this crisis, we stand together in solidarity with those impacted by this disaster, and we express our deepest condolences to all affected.
While the community rallies to support one another, we are also aware of the individuals who are targeting vulnerable victims to preying on this misfortune, seeking to exploit the vulnerability of those who have already endured so much. Let it be clearly known that those who seek to illegally profit from the pain and suffering of others—whether through looting, fraud, theft, burglary, or any other form of criminal activity—will not go unpunished. We will identify, arrest, and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law, and you will face the maximum penalties for your actions.”
Watch DA Hochman at the site of the Pacific Palisades fire on Instagram.
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- Watch our full news conference here.
- Read our news release here.
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 District Attorney Hochman Announces Felony Charges in Commercial Sexual Exploitation Crimes During Human Trafficking Prevention Month
 District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that felony charges have been filed against three individuals who allegedly engaged in human sex trafficking and pandering of multiple victims.
“Human trafficking is a multi-billion-dollar business and should be viewed as nothing short of modern-day slavery,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Los Angeles County has the tragic distinction of being one of the nation’s capitals of human trafficking. This is completely unacceptable and must be stopped.”
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Watch the full press conference held at the Figueroa Corridor here.
Read our news release here.
 DA Hochman Discusses Local Fires and Criminal Activity at LA County, LA City News Conference
 DA Hochman joined Los Angeles County and Los Angeles city officials and discussed the criminal activity by those who are preying on vulnerable victims of the fires. He sent a clear message that those who engage in arson, violate law enforcement curfews, loot and steal property from evacuation zones, fly illegal drones, and scam our residents will be prosecuted and maximally punished.
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Watch the news conference here.
Commissioner Lara and Los Angeles DA Hochman Announce Rapid Response Effort To Prevent and Prosecute Insurance Fraud
 Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced a rapid response effort to prevent and prosecute insurance fraud targeting wildfire survivors. The partnership focuses on raising awareness, prosecuting fraud, and equipping survivors with tools to navigate recovery safely.
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Watch the full news conference here.
Read our news release here.
DA Hochman Hosts Asian Media Day
 DA Hochman hosted an Asian Media Day roundtable at the Hall of Justice, where he reaffirmed the Office’s commitment to collaborating with Asian American communities to enhance public safety and foster trust.
 
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