Los Angeles Country District Attorney

Los Angeles County prosecutors took District Attorney George Gascón to court and won a ruling Monday, putting on hold some of his criminal justice reforms that would reduce sentences for criminals.

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Judge Blocks LA District Attorney's Reforms

5:56am February 09, 2021

by Jaclyn Diaz

A Los Angeles County judge ruled Monday that District Attorney George Gascón's policy to end sentencing enhancements in criminal cases violates California's three-strikes law.

Robert Durst sits in a courtroom in Los Angeles in December 2016. He faces trial in the slaying of his close friend and confidant, Susan Berman 20 years ago. Opening arguments in the case are expected to start on Wednesday.

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Robert Durst Murder Case Featured In HBO Documentary Goes To Trial

4:30pm March 04, 2020

by Vanessa Romo

The 76-year-old real estate heir is charged with one count of murder in the death of Susan Berman, in a case made famous by the series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst.