Jun. 07, 2022 – 5:10 – Eric Siddall, vice-president of Association of Deputy District Attorneys in Los Angeles County, weighs in ahead of Tuesday’s recall vote against District Attorney Chesa Boudin.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office is in turmoil.
Prosecutors opposed to DA George Gascón’s reform agenda and unhappy with his management practices overwhelmingly support his removal — just 16 months after he assumed office.
January 25, 2022 – Los Angeles (CNN) A rash of package thefts from freight trains passing slowly through downtown Los Angeles has raised a fundamental question facing this city and others: how to balance attempts at criminal justice reform with the need for crime prevention.
“What the hell is going on?” asked an exasperated Gov. Gavin Newsom last week when he joined an effort to clear the cargo detritus from the train tracks.
Candidate for Attorney General Anne Marie Schubert and Eric Siddall come on the show live in studio to talk about the rise in crime in the state of California and Los Angeles.
Eric Siddall, the vice president of ADDA, on the John & Ken Show discusses why Jacqueline Avant’s killer sentenced to more than 150 years in prison. Eric explains that the lengthy sentence was possible only because of the ADDA’s injunction that struck down George Gascón’s attempt to eliminate sentencing enhancements.
Eric Siddall and Brooke Jenkins join host Joshua Ritter to discuss progressive prosecutors, bail reform, and the role of district attorneys in curbing crime. They also address reducing recidivism while keeping the public safe.