Los Angeles District Attorney Declined to Press Charges for On-Video Rape Attempt

The Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon’s office is reviewing its prior decision to not pursue felony charges against a homeless man videotaped attempting to rape a passing woman in broad daylight. Following significant media coverage, and a letter from the local city attorney requesting a felony charge, the district attorney is now reviewing further evidence and a witness who was located after the office’s initial decision as it seeks to make a “provable” case, suggesting it did not find the video footage to be sufficient for conviction.