Los Angeles district attorney allows prosecutors to seek death penalty again
by Associated Press from on (#6W6CH)
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".
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