Hollywood heavyweights with a history of Democratic support have thrown their weight behind a campaign to recall the district attorney of Los Angeles, with 's nominee to be ambassador to Norway and 's producing partner among those demanding George Gascon step down.Gascon, a 67-year-old former assistant chief of Los Angeles Police Department, took over as district attorney in the heavily-Democrat city in December 2020 and immediately embarked on a progressive justice reform agenda - eliminating the use of sentencing enhancements for gang membership, certain uses of guns, and for prior convictions.As battles rising crime, critics are blaming Gascon's 'soft' policies, and an effort to recall him is underway - which on Friday saw a former LAPD chief who previously endorsed him rescind his support.
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