Gascón stood firm, saying there was no link between his policies and what he called the inaccurate perception that crime is rising in L.A. County. Joined by progressive leaders including Cook County, Ill., State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Suffolk County, Mass., Dist. But during an often contentious question-and-answer session, Gascón found himself repeatedly grilled about crime data and criticisms levied by supporters of the effort to recall him from office, including L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Connecting crime rates to Gascón’s policies is complicated. The emergency rule requiring defendants be released without posting bail for certain offenses is actually a result of an order issued by L.A. County Superior Court’s presiding judge, not Gascón.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 09, 2021 06:25 UTC