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L.A.’s New Controversial D.A. Hires Prosecutor Who Suggested Cops Are ‘Trained To Kill Us’

Jeffrey Cawood
L.A.’s New Controversial D.A. Hires Prosecutor Who Suggested Cops Are ‘Trained To Kill Us’
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Los Angeles County’s new top prosecutor has made another controversial move that has angered local law enforcement unions.

According to FOX 11, “Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is under scrutiny after he hired a public defender who helped with his campaign to a high-ranking prosecutor position in his administration.” The outlet reports that Tiffany Blacknell “has in the past posted anti-police comments on social media,” which first surfaced last year.

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