163. CA Wildfires Vol. 4: LA County DA Nathan Hochman on Balancing Law Enforcement & Justice Reform

In this episode, Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, the 44th District Attorney of LA County, to discuss his office’s response to wildfire-related crimes, price gouging, arson, and public safety in Los Angeles.With over 10 million residents in LA County, DA Hochman leads a team of 750+ prosecutors, handling over 180,000 cases per year. He shares his zero-tolerance stance on looting, fraud, and government benefit scams targeting fire victims, as well as his commitment to criminal justice reform and balancing tough-on-crime policies with rehabilitation initiatives.As Los Angeles battles the aftermath of the Pacific Palisades, Altadena/Eaton, and Hollywood Hills wildfires, crime surges, including looting, arson, price gouging, and financial scams. DA Hochman explains how his office is holding offenders accountable while also focusing on ethical sentencing, victim advocacy, and law enforcement collaboration. 🔗 Connect with Angela:  InstagramFacebookLinkedInVisit Angela's Website