DA Gascon's Policy Changes Include Dismissing Special Charges Against Accused Cop Killer
LAPPL News Watch
December 15, 2020
As part of newly-elected LA District Attorney George Gascon’s reforms,
FOX 11 has confirmed his office is seeking to dismiss all special
circumstances allegations and enhancements against a Utah man accused of
a double murder, including the shooting death of a Los Angeles County
deputy, last year.
If a judge signs off on the dismissals, the suspected double murderer could be eligible for parole in the future, if convicted.
In June 2019, police say Rhett Nelson shot LASD deputy Joseph Gilbert Solano in the back of the head while he was waiting in line at an Alhambra Jack in the Box while off-duty. Deputy Solano died in the hospital. Nelson was arrested and charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple counts of second-degree robbery.
FOX 11 has now confirmed that Gascon’s office is seeking to
dismiss all gun enhancements and special circumstances of multiple
murders against Nelson. If a judge signs off on the dismissals, life
without parole would be off the table for Nelson if he were to be
convicted, and he could potentially be released from prison at some
point in the future.
1 comment:
I hope I never see a Welcome to Los Angeles sign again.
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