George Gascón

George Gascón

politician United States

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.

Born on Mar 09, 1964 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
253,152
Power
15,739$
Sentiment
4.09
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 4.00 0.06% +20% 331,002,651 246,022 $21,000,000 15,609$
Greece 1 7.00 0.07% +0% 10,423,054 7,129 $190,000 130$
Totals 3 341,425,705 253,151 $21,190,000 15,739$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: George Gascón is the incumbent progressive prosecutor who was defeated by Nathan Hochman and was considered soft on crime by many voters. 3

Fox News: Tough-on-crime DA Nathan Hochman vows criminals will face consequences in LA

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former LA County District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for the Menendez brothers before losing his re-election campaign. 5

BBC: Pop culture re-invented the Menendez brothers

United States United States: Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón asked a judge to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences. 6

Fox News: Menendez brothers' path to freedom shifts as Newsom withdraws clemency request

United States United States: George Gascón is the former Los Angeles District Attorney who asked a judge to reduce the Menendez brothers' sentences. 6

Fox News: Newsom holds key to Menendez brothers' freedom after landmark development

Guyana Guyana: Former District Attorney George Gascon petitioned for a re-sentencing, citing new evidence to support the brothers' claims. 6

Stabroek News: Menendez brothers eligible for parole after re-sentencing for 1989 shotgun murders