Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón transferred two senior prosecutors — known for high-profile and complex murder cases that drew international attention — and moved them to positions typically held by less experienced deputies, in an action the attorneys say was retaliation for their criticism of Gascón. John McKinney, who handled the murder of rapper Nipsey Hussle, and John…
"The office routinely conducts personnel transfers. This transfer list included nearly 50 employees including new DDA hires," the DA's office emailed in a statement from Gascón's special advisor Tiffiny Blacknell.
Until this week Lewin and McKinney worked out of the DA's Major Crimes unit, which was considered one of the most prestigious assignments in the office and has handled many of the county's most headline-grabbing, including the death of Michael Jackson and the prosecution of serial killers. "The Kupfer case will be reassigned," McKinney said."It's terrible because I filed the case from the inception and handled all the court appearances. I developed a good rapport with the family, which will be wasted."