Los Angeles’ new tough-on-crime District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office will "immediately" begin seeking the death penalty — but only "in the rarest of cases" after thorough review.
There is a statewide moratorium on capital punishment in California, but it remains on the books, and prosecutors can still seek to put convicts on death row.
"I remain unwaveringly committed to the comprehensive and thorough evaluation of every special circumstance murder case prosecuted in Los Angeles County...