LA County DA Gascón to Dissolve Unit That Notifies Victims of Assailant Parole Hearings

LA County DA Gascón to Dissolve Unit That Notifies Victims of Assailant Parole Hearings
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon speaks at a press conference in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, 2021. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
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Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón is dissolving an office unit responsible for notifying crime victims and their families when their assailant has parole hearings.

Made up of victims’ advocates, the Parole Unit—also known as the Lifer Unit—will be disbanded by the end of the year.

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Jamie is a California-based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and state policies for The Epoch Times. In her free time, she enjoys reading nonfiction and thrillers, going to the beach, studying Christian theology, and writing poetry. You can always find Jamie writing breaking news with a cup of tea in hand.
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