JOHN MCKINNEY
@johnmckinney_
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Los Angeles Prosecutor • Serving the People for more than 25 years https://t.co/4hZyDha6Aa?…
Los Angeles
Joined April 2021
Much of life is simply about separating the wheat from the chaff — unfortunately, too many self anointed experts are reimagining how to do things and are out here making sandwiches with the chaff and calling it progress.
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When big crimes happen we respond with big time prosecutors. The Gang Homicide Division comprises highly skilled and highly dedicated lawyers woe pursue justice ethically and relentlessly. The LADA is back to fulfilling its purpose.
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In 2022 Governor Newsom signed SB 357 misleadingly named the “Safer Streets For Everyone Act”. This law decriminalized loitering with the intent to commit prostitution. The result has been an explosion of prostitution throughout Los Angeles County. The losers are young
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Governor Newsom opposed Prop 36, tried to block it, now refuses to fund it statewide. Next, he’ll claim it failed. That’s not leadership—it’s obstruction.
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The financial “savings” from closing prisons is misleading. You save $150 million on prison operations only to spend far more on emergency services, insurance claims, law enforcement, trauma recovery, and lost productivity—not to mention the human toll on victims and communities.
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YES! Nathan Hochman and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office are enforcing the laws against criminals who engage in animal cruelty! Hochman just brought a case against an individual who was taking a metal leash and basically smashing his dog with it. This was captured on a
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Violent crime in California is 15.4% higher than four years ago. Soft on crime progressive policies are a failure.
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California’s violent crime rate rose somewhat in 2023, and remains above its pre-pandemic level; the statewide property crime rate fell slightly. Both rates vary widely across crime categories and...
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Law enforcement personnel and resources that could be used to assist in this unprecedented catastrophe is being used to transport prisoners to courthouses that should be closed. It is confounding that our courts remain open demanding the presence of lawyers, administrators,
The Court continues to monitor the situation in Los Angeles County. At this time, all courthouses will remain open today, January 8. The Court will continue to reassess throughout the day and will communicate updates here.
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Shoplifters are already being arrested in Sacramento under Prop 36. Watch the video and listen closely. The person being arrested is begging to be cited and released. Because she's done this before. They knew the deal. @jeffreisig
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I'm a Democrat living in San Francisco, and after Trump's win last week, it's clear that enough of a majority didn't like the product Democrats were offering. It's time for Democrats to embrace change. Here's how: 🧵
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When Gascon became DA he elevated a deputy district attorney with a few years of experience and a handful of trials under his belt to be his second in command. District Attorney elect Nathan Hochman just named a 34 year veteran who is highly experienced and highly regarded to
Incoming DA Nathan Hochman names Steve Katz as chief deputy https://t.co/fCoB1krxt9 via @ladailynews
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Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and service to our country.
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Some thoughts on the overwhelming passage of Prop 36 in California. Every county voted majority YES. That means the most liberal San Francisco, Santa Cruz and Los Angeles. Everyone wants shoplifting, looting, and open drug use to stop. @jeffreisig @dandow @Cal_DAA 🧵
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🙏 we did it.
Thank you for voting YES on Prop 36! Together, we’re making our communities safer for all Californians. #YesOn36 🎉
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BREAKING: @VoteYesProp36 has won by one of the largest landslides ever! Thank you California for giving Judges and District Attorneys discretion to increase sanctions for repeat criminals!!! #YesOnProp36 THANK YOU! @Cal_DAA
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