Los Angeles DA violates own policy in Catholic bishop murder case: 'Doesn't know the basic ethical rules'
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Los Angeles DA George Gascon told reporters Wednesday the suspect “admitted” to the crime — but his own policy manual prohibits discussions of confessions in public.
"He admitted he had committed the murder," Gascon said of the suspect, Carlos Medina, according to translations of his news briefing. "We recovered the firearm that we believe was used. We have other evidence — cameras and other things — that indicate that he was in the location that the murder took place." "It cannot be more simply stated, George Gascon is a DA who either doesn’t know the basic ethical rules that govern the agency he leads, or doesn’t care to follow them." Michael Ruiz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to michael.ruiz@fox.com and on Twitter: @mikerreports
Medina is accused of gunning down Auxiliary Bishop David O'Connell. The DA’s own policy handbook states that prosecutors are not allowed to discuss confessions, admissions or any other statements made by people they’re accusing of crimes because it could compromise the case.
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