District Attorney Nathan Hochman rolls back some of his predecessor’s controversial policies on his first day in office

Nathan Hochman was officially sworn in as the 44th Los Angeles County District Attorney on Tuesday in a ceremony held on the front steps of the Hall of Justice. Hochman replaces former District Attorney George Gascón,

What to KnowNathan Hochman took the oath of office Tuesday to become Los Angeles County's 44th district attorney.Hochman defeated incumbent George Gascón in last month's election.The 61-year-old former federal prosecutor ran as an independent and vowed to get tougher on crime.