Prosecutors waive death penalty for Nick Reiner in murder of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner in the fatal stabbings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. As the trial is pushed to 2027, the court is weighing whether to permanently seal grand jury records.

LA County court approves placement of sexually violent predator in Lancaster

The Los Angeles County Superior Court has approved placing sexually violent predator Harold Wachter in Lancaster despite pushback from local officials.

LA DA: Cracking down on hate crimes a top priority
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says cracking down on hate crimes is his office's top priority.

6 unlicensed contractors charged in $1.2M wildfire recovery sting in Pacific Palisades

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged six unlicensed contractors targeting wildfire survivors in the Pacific Palisades disaster zone following a sting operation.

Push to crack down on illegal fireworks
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Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time. Officials emphasized that illegal explosives can cause deadly fires, destroy homes, and lead to irreversible consequences.

LA DA on ICE misconduct, LA28 chief's scandal
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Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman breaks down what he does or does not have authority to do as the District Attorney.

Torrance, LA Co. leaders demand Prop 36 funding
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Los Angeles County DA Nathan Hochman is demanding additional funding for voter-approved Prop. 36.

Man who saved dog recognized by DA
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A who turned in the suspected animal abuser is being recognized by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.

LA County DA reacts to Menendez resentencing
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who fought against the Menendez Brothers' push for parole, shared his reaction to Erik and Lyle Menendez winning their resentencing bids.

Menendez Brothers eligible for parole
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After 35 years behind bars (and counting), Erik and Lyle Menendez have won their resentencing bids.

Teen tennis star killed by suspected DUI driver
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The Loyola High School community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Braun Levi. The teen tennis player was hit and killed by a suspected DUI driver who was allegedly behind the wheel on a suspended license.

Menendez brothers file motion to disqualify LA DA Hochman

The Menendez brothers' attorney Mark Geragos filed a motion to recuse LA County DA Nathan Hochman from the case.

Family of Menendez brothers say graphic crime scene photos led to aunt being hospitalized

Family members of Erik and Lyle Menendez have filed court papers alleging that the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office needlessly showed a bloody crime scene photo without any advance notice during a court hearing last week.