LA Prosecutor Alleges Intimidation by DA Gascón Over Whistleblowing

Deputy DA claims she was targeted at home for exposing soft-on-crime policies on street racing.

Deputy District Attorney Tatiana Chahoian alleges DA George Gascón sent an investigator to her home as intimidation after she exposed a memo advising against prosecuting street racing crimes without injuries.
Chahoian claims the memo suggested not pursuing charges for street racing and reckless driving cases unless they result in injuries, likening it to not charging for a missed shooting attempt.
The incident has sparked criticism of Gascón, with accusations of using intimidation tactics against staff and undermining public safety.
A letter of reprimand delivered to Chahoian accused her of misrepresenting the memo and violating personnel policies by speaking to the media without approval.
The controversy comes as Gascón faces re-election, amid broader debates over his policies and their impact on crime rates in Los Angeles.