Nathan Hochman Elected as New LA County DA, Pledges Policy Shift

Nathan Hochman, a former Republican turned independent, has been elected as Los Angeles' new district attorney, defeating progressive incumbent George Gascón. Hochman campaigned on reversing Gascón's policies, which he termed 'social experiments,' and plans to adopt a tougher stance on crime, particularly property crimes. While he aims to restore trust in the DA's office, Hochman does not intend to completely dismantle Gascón's initiatives, such as prosecuting police misconduct and reviewing wrongful convictions. Gascón conceded, acknowledging the shift in voter sentiment.