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Los Angeles DA responds to 'fear-mongering,' outrage over new directives

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The Los Angeles district attorney has responded to "fear-mongering" about new directives introduced in the last two weeks, according to reports.

District Attorney George Gascon has dealt with backlash to directives introduced shortly after he was sworn in just nine days ago.

The special directive ends cash bail for misdemeanor and nonserious or nonviolent felonies and stops the DA's office from pursuing the death penalty and sentencing enhancements in county prosecutions, FOX 11 LA reported. "However, I do have to say I'm somewhat troubled by the misinformation and the fear-mongering that I have seen expressed over and over during the last few days," Gascon said.

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