COMPTON – Former candidates for Los Angeles County District Attorney pledged their support to Nathan Hochman during a press conference held in Compton on April 8.
The press conference was held in front of Ruben’s Bakery & Mexican Food, a family-owned business that looters nearly destroyed during a street takeover in January.
L.A. County prosecutors John McKinney and Maria Ramirez pledged their support of Hochman and urged their supporters to vote for him in the November General Election.
“In Nathan Hochman, we have a candidate who understands the balance required in ensuring public safety – being unyielding in the face of violent crime, while adopting a compassionate and proportional approach to non-violent offenses,” McKinney said. “His approach aligns with my belief that the role of the District Attorney is not just about enforcement but also about community empowerment and meaningful crime prevention programs. Nathan’s leadership will mark a significant shift towards a more balanced, fair and rehabilitative justice system.”
(Photo courtesy of Nathan Hochman for LA District Attorney 2024)
McKinney is known for securing the conviction of Eric Holder, who was charged in the death of Ermias Asghedom, aka “Nipsey Hussle.” Holder gunned down Asghedom in the parking lot of his business on March 31, 2019.
Ramirez, who has worked in the D.A.’s Office for over 30 years. She is the first Latina to be promoted to Head Deputy and Bureau Director level in the D.A.’s Office.
(Photo courtesy of Nathan Hochman for LA District Attorney 2024)
“I wholeheartedly support Nathan Hochman for District Attorney and urge the voters of L.A. County to join me,” Ramirez said. “Nathan is a person of character who will put the safety of all of our communities at the forefront of his administration. I am especially heartened by the interest he has shown in the well-being of the District Attorney’s workforce and his commitment to working with prosecutors instead of against us. I am ready to stand by Nathan as we work to improve the criminal justice system while keeping Angelenos safe from crime.”
Hochman was the number two vote-getter behind District Attorney George Gascon who received 25% of all votes during the March 5 primary election.
“It was clear to me during the campaign that John McKinney and Maria Ramirez, two of the D.A. Office’s most talented prosecutors, are devoted to pursuing justice for crime victims, something that Gascon is actively preventing his prosecutors from doing. I am very honored to have their support of my campaign,” Hochman said. “We are building a broad coalition of supporters who will help me prevail in November, rebuild the office’s relationship with law enforcement, and restore public safety in Los Angeles County. This election will not be about politics, but about who will keep L.A. County residents safe over the next four years. Gascon has failed in this mission. Working with John and Maria and the dedicated prosecutors and investigators of the D.A.’s Office, I will succeed.”
Hochman is a former federal prosecutor, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, President of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission, and defense attorney.
