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ADDA Chief Hanisee Says Gascón Prioritizes Media Hype Over Justice for Crime Victims
The president of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, which represents nearly 900 Los Angeles County prosecutors, yesterday lambasted District Attorney George Gascón over his statement in connection with a possible resentencing of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez who shot their parents to death and, in 1996, were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole. Michele Hanisee said in a statement:
L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón has once again demonstrated his opportunism, announcing that he will decide on the potential resentencing of the Menendez brothers by the end of the week—not based on any new developments in the case, but seemingly to grab media attention. Throughout his disastrous tenure as DA, Gascón has consistently prioritized celebrity cases over the rights of crime victims, showing more interest in being in the spotlight than in upholding justice.
While Gascón claims that his office is “divided” on the possible resentencing of the Menendez brothers, the reality is that he has no real sense of how his prosecutors feel because he is woefully out of touch with them. Despite running on a platform of transparency, Gascón has repeatedly broken that promise by refusing to engage with his own deputies and failing to respond to freedom of information act requests. These actions are part of a broader pattern of secrecy and disengagement exemplified by his frequent absence from his office. Gascón seems to be more interested in maintaining appearances and making TikTok videos in front of empty bookshelves than fostering accountability or collaboration.
What’s worse, Gascón has consistently demonstrated selective compassion, displaying blatant disregard for the rights of crime victims. His lack of care for their constitutional protections is appalling, and his focus on high-profile cases is driven by his desire for television appearances rather than justice. He has repeatedly shown that his concern lies not with the victims or the community but with the chance to score political points and raise his profile.
George Gascón’s actions make it clear that he is more interested in using his office for free media attention than in actual justice. His self-serving agenda has left victims and their families neglected while he chases the next headline.
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