Los Angeles DA Gascón to disband unit that notifies victims of their assailant's parole hearings
Gascon's office said notifying victims is the responsibility of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Los Angeles County DA Gascon is disbanding a group of victim advocates and prosecutors in the DA’s office who notify victims and their family members about their assailant's parole hearings, sources tell Fox News.
The Parole Unit, also known as the "Lifer Unit," will be disbanded by the end of the year. The move comes after Gascon has banned prosecutors from attending parole hearings.
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Gascon's office said notifying victims is the responsibility of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Los Angeles County DA Gascon is disbanding a group of victim advocates and prosecutors in the DA’s office who notify victims and their family members about their assailant's parole hearings, sources tell Fox News.
The Parole Unit, also known as the "Lifer Unit," will be disbanded by the end of the year. The move comes after Gascon has banned prosecutors from attending parole hearings.
Los Angeles DA Gascón to disband unit that notifies victims of their assailant's parole hearings
Los Angeles County District Attorney will be disbanding a unit that notifies victims of crimes when their assailants have a parole hearing scheduled.
