The unseating of progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón in a closely watched election has added an eleventh-hour pall of uncertainty in the move to have Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced nearly 30 years after their convictions for ...

Hochman’s campaign has focused on high-profile crimes. Gascón’s is centered on criminal justice reform. Likely L.A. County voters see crime and threats to public safety as a big problem, according to recent polls. We are also tracking the recall election of Pamela Price, Alameda County’s progressive district attorney.

Former Assistant Attorney General Nathan Hochman will take over the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, the largest prosecutorial district in the country, after defeating progressive prosecutor George Gascón in a contentious.

Los Angeles voters have had their say on one of the most closely watched district attorney's races nationwide.

In California, ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5 are counted toward the results as long as they arrive within seven days of the election. County election officials must certify the results by Dec. 5, and the California Secretary of State's Office must certify the statewide vote by Dec. 13.

Nathan Hochman, who just won election for Los Angeles County district attorney, says he could ask to delay a hearing to have Erik and Lyle Menendez resentenced.

New Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman decisively beat incumbent George Gascon at the polls. Now, a "pall of uncertainty" exists over the expected release of Lyle and Erik Menendez, according to CNN.

Erik and Lyle Menendez's future is uncertain after Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who recently called for the incarcerated brothers to be resentenced, lost his bid for reelection.