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L.A. County D.A. Gascón Calls Out ‘Conservative Media’ And ‘Tough-On-Crime Types’ Amid Recall Threat

“They didn’t want the movement that we’re pushing.”

Jeffrey Cawood
L.A. County D.A. Gascón Calls Out ‘Conservative Media’ And ‘Tough-On-Crime Types’ Amid Recall Threat
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Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón was recently served with a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition against him, an effort he claims is motivated by exaggerated news reports and forces that benefit from preserving the status quo.

“Here in LA, we are seeing a backlash against reform fueled by conservative media, law enforcement unions & other ‘tough-on-crime’ types,” Gascón tweeted on Wednesday. “From fear mongering to scare tactics, we are watching history repeat itself. But this time, reform will prevail.”

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