Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Coverage of Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in the Nexus archive.
- 6 charged with illegally operating as contractors in Palisades fire zone
Six people are facing felony charges for allegedly operating as unlicensed contractors in the Pacific Palisades wildfire disaster zone, submitting bids totaling over $1.2 million for rebuilding work. The charges resulted from a joint undercover operation by authorities.
- Juvenile charged with murder after 4-month-old Claremont infant thrown to her death
A juvenile has been charged with murder after a 4-month-old infant was thrown to her death inside a Claremont home. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed the charge following an investigation by the Claremont Police Department.
- Judge rejects L.A. County prosecutor's request to freeze $4-billion sex abuse payout
A judge rejected Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman's request to freeze a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. Prosecutors argued the payout should be halted due to fraud concerns, but their motion was denied.
- Carlos Mencia’s six years of tax avoidance ‘a mistake,’ lawyer says
Comedian Carlos Mencia was arraigned on tax evasion charges for failing to report $8.7 million in income over six years. His lawyer described the issue as a mistake and expects a guilty plea, while prosecutors argued for a no-bail hold. A judge reduced Mencia's bail to $50,000 after agreeing the bond funds would not come from illegal sources.
- 80% of claims in America's largest sexual abuse settlement in history could be fraudulent, LA DA says
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman claims 80% of claims in a $4 billion sexual abuse settlement could be fraudulent and has asked a judge to freeze payments. The LA Times investigation found nine plaintiffs paid by recruiters to join the lawsuit, with four admitting fraudulent claims, prompting Hochman's investigation.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex assault cases under review in Los Angeles, D.A.'s office says
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is reviewing two sexual assault cases involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs, submitted for charging by the LAPD and Sheriff's Department in late 2025. The cases are under evaluation but no charges have been announced.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex assault cases under review in Los Angeles, D.A.'s office says
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office is reviewing two sexual assault cases involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs that were presented for charging by the LAPD and Sheriff's Department in late 2025.
- Ex-employee charged with stealing $1 million in model car collectibles from SoCal factory
A former MGA Entertainment employee was charged with stealing over $1 million in diecast model car collectibles from the company's San Fernando Valley factory. Luis Tanahara, a 55-year-old Simi Valley resident, is accused of the theft on February 14.
- Influencer and her lawyer father arrested for alleged murder-for-hire plot involving her baby daddy
TikTok influencer Gabriela Lauren Gonzalez and her father Francisco Gonzalez were arrested for allegedly conspiring to hire a hitman to kill her ex-boyfriend Jack Avery. The plot involved a custody battle over their 7-year-old daughter. If convicted, they face 25 years to life in state prison.
- Southern California man charged with trafficking 14-year-old boy who was reported missing
Brandon Holguin, a 26-year-old man from Thousand Oaks, was charged with trafficking a 14-year-old boy who was reported missing by his family. The incident occurred after Holguin reportedly targeted the boy at a thrift store. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is handling the case.
- After grenade kills 3 L.A. sheriff's detectives, D.A. considers charges. Against who isn't clear
A grenade incident killed three L.A. County bomb squad detectives, and the district attorney's office is considering charges after a criminal investigation was submitted. The incident is under review to determine who will face charges. The investigation was submitted on April 23.
- Push to oust L.A. city attorney grows as challenger gains support of D.A., police union
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and the LAPD union announced support for a challenger to City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto in the upcoming election. The move is part of a growing push to oust Soto from her position. The criticism comes from Soto's performance as City Attorney.
- Singer d4vd expected to face murder charge
Singer-songwriter d4vd is expected to face a murder charge in connection to the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, whose body was found seven months ago in a car he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is set to file the charge.
- Former UCLA gynecologist sentenced after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting patients at school
A former UCLA gynecologist, James Heaps, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to 13 counts of sexually assaulting patients. The university spent $700 million to settle civil claims against him, though his conviction was overturned in 2023 due to a juror language issue.
- Los Angeles DA says Swalwell under investigation
Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) is under investigation in Los Angeles over sexual misconduct allegations. Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed the probe and stated his office's Sex Crimes Division is collaborating with law enforcement.