Los Angeles Appears Ready To Replace Left-Wing District Attorney With a Former Federal Prosecutor

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón trails his opponent by 30 points.

AP/Mark J. Terrill
The Los Angeles County district attorney, George Gascón. AP/Mark J. Terrill

The left-wing Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascón, may have to pack up his office after the coming election as his first four-year term saw rising violent and property crimes, and reports of staff infighting.

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