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 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced that a 29-year-old man was charged today in a 74-count complaint, including 37 counts of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon — one count for each of the 37 victims — after allegedly driving his vehicle into a crowd of people outside an East Hollywood nightclub, injuring dozens, some critically.
“The defendant’s brazen and destructive actions, as alleged in the criminal complaint, have caused unimaginable harm to dozens of innocent people,” District Attorney Hochman said. “This is a heinous act that left dozens injured, and while the allegations will be tested in court, the impact on the victims is undeniable. Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones as they begin the long road to recovery. We are committed to pursuing justice to hold the individual who caused this harm fully accountable for his actions.”
Fernando Ramirez, 29, of San Clemente faces 37 counts each of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. It is also alleged that he inflicted great bodily injury on eight of the victims and that he was out on bail on a separate case when he allegedly committed these crimes.
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  District Attorney Hochman Swears in Office's Second-Generation Victim Services K-9 Teams
 Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman welcomed three new employees — a Labrador retriever, standard poodle, and border collie/poodle mix professionally trained to support victims of sexual and physical abuse, domestic violence, and human trafficking; people with disabilities; and family members of homicide victims.
“These K-9s are heroes of the DA’s Office, providing immeasurable strength and support to children and other vulnerable victims as they navigate the criminal justice system in the aftermath of horrific, life-altering crimes,” District Attorney Hochman said. “Our four-legged friends support victims as they provide testimony that has been critical in many successful prosecutions.”
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The District Attorney’s Office has produced a tribute video to the first-generation K-9 teams to spotlight their important service to victims over the last eight years.
 Hochman restored 'normalcy' as L.A.'s top prosecutor
 Read the Los Angeles Times article detailing how, just over six months into Nathan J. Hochman’s first term, prosecutors and law enforcement officials say the new district attorney has brought “a return to normalcy” to the nation’s largest local prosecutorial office.
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 DA Hochman Speaks at Countywide Forum on Child Trauma and Healing
 District Attorney Hochman recently spoke at the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect's annual Childhood Grief and Traumatic Loss Conference, which united more than 300 medical experts, mental health providers, law enforcement, child welfare advocates, community leaders, and members of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
DA Hochman remains committed to early intervention programs that support vulnerable youth and help steer them toward brighter, safer futures.
 
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