Gascon Race: LA Prosecutor 'Intimidated' With Gun on Doorstep Files Lawsuit As Embattled DA Fights For His Job

Embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon has been hit with a lawsuit by a prosecutor who alleges she was intimidated with a gun on her doorstep.

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday by Deputy District Attorney Shea Sanna, alleges that Gascon's policies have created a hostile work environment for prosecutors and that he has failed to protect them from threats and intimidation.

Sanna's lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal challenges to Gascon's policies. In recent months, several prosecutors have resigned in protest of Gascon's directives, which they say have led to a rise in crime.

Gascon, a former San Francisco district attorney, was elected in 2020 on a platform of criminal justice reform. He has implemented a number of policies aimed at reducing mass incarceration, including a ban on seeking the death penalty and a presumption of probation for first-time, non-violent offenders.

Gascon's critics argue that his policies have gone too far and that they have led to a surge in crime. They point to statistics showing that homicides and shootings have increased in Los Angeles County since Gascon took office.

Gascon's supporters argue that his policies are necessary to address the systemic racism in the criminal justice system. They say that Gascon's reforms will ultimately make Los Angeles County safer by reducing crime and building trust between law enforcement and the community.

The lawsuit filed by Sanna is likely to further inflame the debate over Gascon's policies. The outcome of the lawsuit could have a significant impact on the future of criminal justice reform in Los Angeles County.