LA County DA Gascón slams 'conservative media,' 'tough-on-crime types' amid backlash from crime victims

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón slammed what he called "conservative media" and "tough-on-crime types" for the backlash against his sweeping criminal justice reforms as he faces a recall effort from the families of victims.

Many critics have argued the reforms prioritize criminals over their victims. But Gascón pushed back Wednesday, declaring "reform will prevail." Jessica Corde, whose son's killer was granted parole, blasts L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón and his policies, saying, 'I should not have to fight this hard for the justice that has already been given to my son.' "Here in LA, we are seeing a backlash against reform fueled by conservative media, law enforcement unions & other "tough-on-crime" types," Gascón tweeted Wednesday. "From fear mongering to scare tactics, we are watching history repeat itself. But this time, reform will prevail."