Los Angeles County District Attorney

Los Angeles County authorities want the owners of a metal recycling company, accused of causing an explosion next to a public high school in Watts, to be detained and remain in custody before a criminal trial. The complaint filed by the LA County District Attorney’s office Tuesday alleged more combustible material was found during an inspection at Atlas Iron...

After LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew the resentencing recommendation request for Eric and Lyle Menendez, there may be fewer paths forward for the brothers who are serving life in prison without parole. Following Conan Nolan’s report, former federal prosecutor Manny Medrano discussed the case during the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025.

The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez blasted Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew the resentencing recommendation request.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman explained that his office is ready to move forward with a resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers as long as they “unequivocally” accept responsibility for their actions.

In a press conference Friday, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office will oppose a motion by defense attorneys seeking a new trial for the Menendez brothers. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 21, 2025.

The Mobile Child Interviewing Lab, whose setting is comfortable and soothing for children, will help law enforcement interview kids involved with crimes.

Nathan Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón in the Nov. 5 election. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

LA County’s new district attorney, Nathan Hochman, is sworn in to the office by movie star and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. See Hochman’s and Schwarzenegger’s full speeches.

The Menendez brothers will make an appearance and speak during a court hearing scheduled to take place next Monday.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are expected to attend Monday’s status hearing virtually. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.

One of two men convicted and sentenced to death for a 1980 takeover robbery and massacre inside a Los Angeles restaurant is seeking sentence reduction.

One of the men convicted and sentenced to death for the infamous 1980 massacre inside a Los Angeles restaurant is seeking a sentence reduction. Investigative Reporter Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2024.

Gov. Newsom said he will not consider clemency for Erik and Lyle Menendez until the new Los Angeles County District Attorney reviews the case.

Former Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, who was replaced by George Gascón in 2020, is now having her I-told-you-so moment.

Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez just two weeks ago. Now, Gascón has lost reelection campaign, and the city’s District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman could withdraw the resentencing request.

Nathan Hochman, who is set to be sworn in on Dec. 2, said he will review how to proceed with the resentencing request filed by George Gascón. The I-Team’s Eric Leonard reports the NBC4 News on Nov. 6, 2024.

Los Angeles County’s next District Attorney said he’s been preparing for the role, meeting with the office’s prosecutors and studying the bureaucracy.

Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman is expected to replace incumbent George Gascón to become the next Los Angeles County District Attorney, NBC News projected.

The heated race for the Los Angeles County District Attorney between George Gascón and Nathan Hochman enters the final stretch. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.

A Los Angeles judge will hold a hearing in a couple of weeks to see whether the Menendez brothers can be released on parole. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.