Former LAPD Chief Charlie Beck changes his mind, pulls previous endorsement of LA County DA George Gascón
Former Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck Friday rescinded his support of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, joining a chorus of law enforcement officials and victims’ advocates who have expressed concern over what they deem Gascón’s soft-on-crime policies.Costa Mesa Police Arrest Man Who Reportedly Attempted To Rob Multiple Banks In Same Shopping Center
Gascón defeated two-term incumbent Jackie Lacey in 2020 on a platform of criminal justice reform, but now faces a possible recall election this year for policies that some say have gone too far in that direction at the expense of public safety. Gascón — whose office did not immediately reply to a request for comment on Beck’s statement — has argued that he made his views clear during the 2020 campaign, and voters agreed with him.
“Research shows that excessive sentencing practices have exacerbated recidivism leading to more victims of crime. Our system of justice can’t continue to rely on policies that create more victims tomorrow simply because some victims want the maximum punishment imposed in their case today. I also can’t ignore research showing these views are not shared by a majority of survivors of violent crime,” he added.
The Association of Deputy District Attorneys — the collective bargaining agent that represents more than 800 deputy district attorneys in Gascón’s office — plans to vote internally by secret ballot later this month on the recall question.
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