George Gascón
George Gascón is a prominent American attorney and politician who served as the District Attorney of Los Angeles County prior to Nathan Hochman. During his tenure, he garnered attention for his progressive policies and was noted for his support of the Menendez brothers' bid for freedom, which has since shifted under his successor.
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George Gascón was the Los Angeles County district attorney reexamining the case of Erik and Lyle.
Menendez family’s fight for brothers Lyle and Erik’s freedom is opening new wounds
United States· 2025-10-12
George Gascón stated that what happened to Maurice Hastings was a tremendous injustice.
Amerikaan heeft 38 jaar onschuldig vastgezeten – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-10-02
District Attorney George Gascón has been criticized for prioritizing freeing offenders over protecting the public.
Trump's cashless bail order is just the start of justice system overhaulUnited States· 2025-09-29
Then-LA County District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the brothers.
Lyle Menendez joins brother, denied parole in parents' LA killing
United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
George Gascón stated he believed the Menendez brothers had paid their debt to society.
Lyle Menendez denied parole a day after brother Erik’s bid rejected | CaliforniaUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Gascón recommended resentencing for the brothers, citing California's evolving approach to juvenile offenders and abuse survivors.
Erik Menendez denied parole in LA decades after killing parentsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
George Gascón is a former Los Angeles County District Attorney who filed a resentencing motion for the Menendez brothers.
Menendez brothers parole hearings: Erik and Lyle Menendez finally face a parole board. But their fight for release may not be overUnited States· 2025-08-21George Gascón is the former district attorney who opened the door to the possibility of parole for the Menéndez brothers.
Los hermanos Menéndez podrían obtener libertad condicional tras 30 años en prisión
Dominican Republic· 2025-08-20
George Gascon, who Wohl described as 'more liberal than a lot of public defenders.'
Looters face stricter penalties in California after Proposition 47 reversalUnited States· 2025-06-12
Former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón filed a motion for resentencing in October 2024.
GOP leader slams Democrats for using Menendez case to push prisoner release billUnited States· 2025-06-08
George Gascon, the former district attorney of Los Angeles, requested a reduction in the brothers' life sentences.
Explainer: Τι συνέβη τελικά με τους αδελφούς Μενέντεζ;
Greece· 2025-05-21
George Gascón is the incumbent progressive prosecutor who was defeated by Nathan Hochman and was considered soft on crime by many voters.
Tough-on-crime DA Nathan Hochman vows criminals will face consequences in LAUnited States· 2025-05-19
Former LA County District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the Menendez brothers before losing his re-election campaign.
Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothersUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-18
Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón asked a judge to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences.
Menendez brothers' path to freedom shifts as Newsom withdraws clemency requestUnited States· 2025-05-15George Gascón is the former Los Angeles District Attorney who asked a judge to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences.
Newsom holds key to Menendez brothers' freedom after landmark developmentUnited States· 2025-05-15
Former District Attorney George Gascon supported the request for a resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
Prije 35 godina ubili roditelje, Netfliks snimio seriju o njima, a sada bi mogli na slobodu
Montenegro· 2025-05-15
George Gascón, the former district attorney, requested a review of the Menendez brothers' sentence.
I fratelli Menendez vicini alla scarcerazione: pena ridotta, erano stati condannati all'ergastolo per l'omicidio dei genitori
Italy· 2025-05-14George Gascon requested the reduction of the Menendez brothers' sentences.
Index - Külföld - Megszületett a bírói döntés a Menendez fivérek feltételes szabadlábra helyezéséről
Hungary· 2025-05-14Former District Attorney George Gascon petitioned for a re-sentencing, citing new evidence to support the brothers' claims.
Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing for 1989 shotgun murders
Guyana· 2025-05-14
George Gascón is the Los Angeles County District Attorney who supported the resentencing of the Menendez brothers.
Key players in the Menendez brothers' resentencingUnited States· 2025-05-14
George Gascón, the previous district attorney of Los Angeles, requested a change to the brothers' sentence.
What to know about Menendez brothers' case and when could they be releasedUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-14LA County District Attorney George Gascón expressed concern about reviewing new evidence in the Menendez case.
A timeline of the Menendez brothers’ murder case, from the 1989 killings to a stunning resentencingUnited States· 2025-05-14
Former District Attorney George Gascon supported the Menendez brothers' request for a sentence review.
Братья Менендес, обвиняемые в убийстве родителей, получили шанс на досрочное освобождение
Belarus· 2025-05-14
George Gascón, the former Los Angeles county district attorney, recommended the brothers be resentenced, believing they were subjected to dysfunction and molestation.
Menendez brothers resentenced by California judge to be eligible for parole – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-14
Former Los Angeles County DA George Gascon filed a motion for resentencing in October 2024.
Menendez brothers immediately eligible for parole after resentencingUnited States· 2025-05-14
Former district attorney George Gascon filed a petition for resentencing based on new evidence.
Jutarnji list - Neočekivani preokret u Americi, braća ubojice s Netflixa izlaze na slobodu. Sudac: 'Nevjerojatno, ovo nisam vidio u životu'
Croatia· 2025-05-14Former District Attorney George Gascon filed a petition for resentencing based on new evidence supporting the Menendez brothers' claims of abuse.
Jutarnji list - Neočekivani preokret u Americi, braća ubojice s Netflixa izlaze na slobodu. Sudac: 'Nevjerojatno, ovo nisam vidio u životu'Croatia· 2025-05-14George Gascón recommended the brothers be resentenced, believing they were subjected to dysfunction and molestation.
California judge resentences Menendez brothers to be eligible for parole | CaliforniaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-14Former LA County District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the Menendez brothers.
Judge resentences pair over 1989 murdersUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-14Former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the Menendez brothers.
Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced to 50 years to life, opening the door for possible parole, judge rulesUnited States· 2025-05-14
