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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.

A judge rejected Los Angeles County prosecutor Nathan Hochman's request to freeze a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. Prosecutors argued the payout should be halted due to fraud concerns, while attorneys for the victims opposed the move.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman warned that legal action will be taken against sellers, users, and makers of illegal fireworks ahead of the 4th of July. Hochman stated that engaging in such activities could result in jail time.

Southern California residents are being warned about the dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of America's 250th birthday. Local authorities, including L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman and law enforcement, are emphasizing enforcement efforts against illegal fireworks and explosives.

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.

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, as announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Mencia pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, as announced by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. The charges were revealed in a Thursday announcement by the DA's office.

A millionaire raisin heir attempted to avoid court using a 'vile prison cell trick' but was charged with new offenses regardless. DA Nathan Hochman stated 'Hate has no place in Los Angeles.'

Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony counts of tax fraud, including six for failing to file personal taxes and six related to corporate tax returns, as announced by L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman during a news conference.

A man has been charged with the execution-style murders of an attorney and a former employee in Southern California. The attorney was killed outside his Los Angeles County home in 2009, and the ex-employee was killed in 2011 after filing a class action lawsuit against him.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman seeks to temporarily halt $4 billion child sex abuse settlement payouts, citing potential fraud in claims amid an ongoing criminal investigation. Hochman filed an application in Los Angeles County Superior Court requesting judicial intervention.

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.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, has filed a motion to call for payments related to a $4 billion sex abuse settlement, claiming 81% of the claims could be fraudulent. The settlement is described as the largest in U.S. history.

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman requests a six-month pause in a $4-billion sex abuse settlement payout to investigate allegations of fraud, claiming four in five cases may be fraudulent.

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman requests a six-month pause on payouts for a $4-billion sex abuse settlement, citing 'significant' fraud allegations in four out of five cases. Hochman is seeking judicial approval to investigate potential fraud in the settlement.

LA's DA Nathan Hochman is challenging a judge accused of reducing charges in cases involving puppy abusers and vandals. A notable 2025 animal cruelty prosecution is highlighted in the case.

A Los Angeles man, Ruben Fregosojuarez, has been charged with murder and child abuse after allegedly killing his 36-year-old girlfriend and fleeing to Mexico with their 5-year-old daughter. Surveillance footage captured him in San Ysidro holding the child, and his vehicle was found at the border. If convicted, he faces 25 years to life in prison.

Seven people face felony charges for organized residential burglaries across Los Angeles County, with at least 20 break-ins linked to South American theft crews operating in the San Fernando Valley. The sophisticated criminal operations use surveillance, disguises, and jamming devices to target affluent neighborhoods. Byron Gonzálo Sáez Sotomayor faces 15 counts of first-degree residential burglary for allegedly burglarizing 18 homes between January 2025 and May 2026.

Seven suspects have been arrested in connection to a string of recent home burglaries across Los Angeles County. The arrests were made as part of a multi-agency effort. Some of the suspects are believed to be part of a sophisticated crime ring.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn calls for an investigation into Turner's Outdoorsman store in Torrance linked to the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman. The probe is requested to be launched by L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. The investigation aims to look into the store where the gunman bought the firearm used in the shooting.

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.

David Anthony Burke, a 21-year-old singer-songwriter known as 'D4vd,' faces murder, child sex abuse, and mutilation of human remains charges after prosecutors allege he dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez with a chainsaw in a kiddie pool and stored her remains in his Tesla. Burke is accused of a months-long sexual relationship with the teen before her death, with evidence including surveillance footage and plastic fragments from the pool found with her remains.

Singer d4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in a Tesla registered to the musician in September. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charge.

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.