LA DA Nathan Hochman reinstates death penalty for rare, severe cases, reversing prior ban.

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has reinstated the death penalty for "exceedingly rare cases" and the "most egregious" offenses, reversing his predecessor's ban. This decision aligns with Hochman's campaign promises, though it does not affect the state's current moratorium on executions, put in place by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019. Hochman's policy includes input from defense attorneys and victims' families before considering the death penalty.