Los Angeles County's district attorney isn't pulling any punches when it comes to lawbreakers, saying he'll go after everyone from looters to fraudsters.

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced today that Derrick Dwayne Thompson, 57, is charged with forcibly raping a 15-year-0ld girl on November 30, 2024, in the Crenshaw/Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Kristine Lazar talks with the district attorney about price-gouging punishments and handling the increased caseload of crimes.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are 'grateful for the support' as they 'cautiously' await resentencing decision, their family members say.

Michael Gennaco, a former federal prosecutor with decades of experience reviewing police use-of-force cases, will serve as the special prosecutor overseeing two high-profile shooting cases.

Prosecutors said Friday that they will not file charges against Marilyn Manson after a years-long investigation of allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, the Associated Press reports.

A 27-year-old man is facing multiple life sentences in state prison for a mass shooting near MacArthur Park earlier this month that left six people wounded, including the gunman. The Jan. 22 violence broke out at around 12:45 a.

Los Angeles County DA Announces Man Charged in Attempted Murder of Five Adults in Mass Shooting Near MacArthur Park

With another resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers set in the coming months, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Tuesday that he hopes widespread public interest in the '90s murder case translates to other cases.

L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman announced he will not charge Marilyn Manson, a.k.a. Brian Warner, in cases of alleged domestic violence and rape.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has ruled not to level sexual abuse charges on Marilyn Manson, citing statute of limitations. View on euronews

Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner) was let off the hook by Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman when it was announced that the years-long domestic violence and sexual assault investigation involving the shock rocker was dropped.