The state Attorney General s Office said Thursday it has agreed to review whether to file criminal charges against Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner because of a "potential conflict of interest"
Santa Clarita Representatives, Dorsey Family Gather Community To Rally For Recall Of Gascón
Thursday evening, over 100 residents and lawmakers from the Santa Clarita Valley and other parts of California rallied to promote the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón at Central Park.
D.A. Gascón has come under much scrutiny for his “lax” policies, which many critics, including those in Santa Clarita, claim are more beneficial for criminals than for the victims of crime.
“We are here to let you know we are not giving up the fight. We are not giving up the fight… Every time we get the opportunity to get the word out, we are going to get the word out… We need action, we need your signatures,” said Santa Clarita Mayor Bill Miranda.
California District Attorneys file lawsuit against the state over early release rules
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By: Malyk Johnson, 23ABC
and last updated 2021-05-27 09:32:18-04
KERO â Three-quarters of California s District Attorney s including Kern County D.A. Cynthia Zimmer are suing the state in the bid to keep thousands of inmates from being released early from prison.
The lawsuit which was filed on Wednesday, says corrections officials did not follow the usual processes and avoided public comment. The new rules would allow early release credits for 76,000 inmates.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says it acted under the authority given to it by voters when they passed proposition 57 in 2016.