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.