Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney, promised to steer a middle course as he was sworn in as Los Angeles County district attorney Tuesday.

Hochman, 61, succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors, after defeating him by a 20-point margin in the November election.

Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney, promised to steer a middle course as he was sworn in as Los Angeles County district attorney Tuesday.
Hochman, 61, succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors, after defeating him by a 20-point margin in the November election.

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