Los Angeles district attorney allows prosecutors to seek death penalty again

Nathan Hochman ends progressive predecessor's moratorium as legal advocates condemn move as cruel'

Los Angeles district attorney Nathan Hochman is allowing county prosecutors to seek the death penalty again, reversing a ban put in place by his predecessor and making good on a campaign promise.

The county prosecutorial office said on Monday the death penalty will be pursued only in exceedingly rare cases" and the most egregious".