Arrest of Joseph Iniguez, George Gascon's Top Aide
Joseph Iniguez, George Gascon's No. 2 prosecutor in Los Angeles, was arrested in 2021 after interrupting police during a traffic stop involving his fiance. He has since been promoted and received a settlement from Azusa, where the incident occurred. Another top aide to Gascon is facing felony charges for improperly accessing information against Los Angeles sheriff's deputies.
Key Points
- Iniguez was arrested for interrupting police during a traffic stop involving his fiance
- Received a settlement from Azusa over the incident
- Gascon's other aide facing felony charges for accessing information against sheriffs
Pros
- Transparency in law enforcement interactions highlighted
Cons
- Allegations of interference with police work