Speeding Driver Charged With Murders of LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and Stranded Motorist Jesús Garcia on 405 Freeway
 The speeding driver who struck on-duty Los Angeles Police Department Sgt. Shiou Lih Deng and stranded motorist Jesús Arturo Garcia on the 405 Freeway last year has been charged with murder in the deaths of both men. Sgt. Deng was 53 years old and had served the LAPD for over 26 years.
“This case is a tragic reminder that police officers risk their lives every day to keep us safe,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “I extend my deepest condolences to Sgt. Deng and Mr. Garcia’s family and loved ones. Sgt. Deng spent half his life serving the public with bravery and selflessness as an LAPD officer. His death is a profound loss to the LAPD community and Los Angeles. Mr. Garcia, only 34 years old, was devoted to his family and, like all Angelenos, deserved to make it home safely after a long shift at work.
"I want to emphasize that speeding kills. If you drive over 100 mph and kill someone, you are on a fast-track to a murder charge. I thank the California Highway Patrol for their thorough and diligent work in bringing justice to the families.”
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  District Attorney Hochman Discusses Protecting Victims, Homeowners and Consumers
 Watch District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman's recent interview on Inside the Issues with Amrit Singh, Spectrum News 1, where he discusses the criminal investigation into suspected fraud involving AB 218 sex abuse claims, delivers a clear warning that anyone targeting homeowners with scams after the Boyle Heights cold-storage facility fire will be arrested, prosecuted and punished, and explains the agreement requiring Langham Hotels to pay $320,000 to settle allegations of wildfire-related price gouging.
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 Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Introduces K-9 Working Dogs for Survivor Support
 Meet arguably the most beloved (and furry) members of our team at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office: the K-9 working dogs from the Bureau of Victim Services. Their job is to show up for survivors. They sit beside them in waiting rooms, walk them into courtrooms and offer quiet comfort through some of the toughest moments a person can face. Sometimes the most powerful support doesn't come with words at all; it comes with four paws and a whole lot of patience.
To highlight the invaluable work they do, LADA has launched a companion page @lada_vsk9 that will give you a front row seat to their world: their daily routine, their favorite treats and the training they need to be in the courtroom. You'll see what it looks like when compassion becomes part of the justice process and get to know the advocates who work alongside them every day to make sure survivors never feel like they're facing the system alone.
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 Fighting Hunger Beyond the Courtroom
 Food insecurity is a reality for too many families across our county, and that's exactly why our office shows up every year for Food From The Bar, a fundraising competition among LA County law firms and legal organizations, all competing to raise the most food and funds for neighbors in need. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman is proud to back this effort because justice isn't only served in a courtroom; it's served on dinner tables too. We’re proud to share that our campaign earned the Platinum Award this year! Our goal was to raise $5,000, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our employees, we surpassed it by raising an amazing $8,370! The annual, month-long fundraising campaign unites the legal community in the fight against hunger. The effort has raised over $3.6 million over the past 17 years.
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