District Attorney Hochman Announces Soccer Coach Charged With Murdering 13-Year-Old Boy
 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a youth soccer coach has been charged with murdering 13-year-old Oscar “Omar” Hernandez, whose body was found by the side of the road in Ventura County last week.
“No parent should ever have to endure the unimaginable pain and sorrow of learning their child has been murdered,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Oscar simply boarded a train and little did he or his family know that he would never return. Sexual predators who target victims for their own gratification will be held accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
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 People: Ex-Cop Posted Video with Hashtag #Dontdrinkanddrive. Then He Killed a Mother, Father and Their Son in DUI Crash
LA Times: His lawyers said he was framed. After nearly 3 decades in prison, he is declared innocent by a judge
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Sacramento Bee: 7-year-old girl found dead in apartment bathtub, CA officials say. Mom charged
USA Today: Wife of famed California hairdresser found guilty of his murder: 'Cold and calculated'
MyNewsLA.com: Man Charged With Hitting His Dog With Metal Chain Leash
NBC 4: Downey priest assaulted girl between February and March, District Attorney alleges
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 During Child Abuse Prevention Month, DA Hochman Doubles Down on Protection Efforts
 District Attorney Hochman was joined by law enforcement leaders at the annual Child Abuse Summit hosted by the California Endowment to strengthen partnerships and build a united, multidisciplinary response to protect our most vulnerable.
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 DA Hochman Pico Rivera Walmart Visit Highlights Strengthened Efforts Against Retail Theft
 District Attorney Hochman met with Walmart’s corporate leaders, including Lead Counsel Nathan Smith, to discuss security, crime trends, and a real solution to a problem that poses a serious threat to LA County businesses. DA Hochman pledged LADA resources and his full support to protecting local retailers. He visited the Pico Rivera Walmart Store and learned from employees about the theft crimes they were experiencing.
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Court To Weigh Admissibility of Menendez Risk Assessment Report, Recusal Request
 District Attorney Hochman announced that Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic has scheduled a hearing on May 9 to determine the admissibility of recently completed Comprehensive Risk Assessments concerning Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are currently undergoing resentencing proceedings.
The hearing was scheduled following a motion by the People to continue the resentencing hearing to allow the Court adequate time to obtain and review the report in full. The Court will determine whether the risk assessments may be admitted wholly or in part during further proceedings.
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