Media Coverage
790 KABC: Looking into Proposition 57
ADDA Vice President Eric Siddall appears on a 790 KABC News broadcast to discuss Prop 57 and the Keep California Safe Act. From the piece: In the meantime, some are looking at new legislation to fix things. That’s where the Keep California Safe Act of 2018 comes in. “It would pretty much cover all […]
Eric Siddall on KPCC’s Airtalk with Sen. Scott Wiener, January 24, 2018
Eric Siddall, vice president of the ADDA, appeared on Larry Mantle’s “Airtalk” program yesterday on KPCC to discuss Sen. Scott Wiener’s bill aimed at changing how police conduct lineups with eyewitnesses.
Michele Hanisee on 790 KABC McIntyre in the Morning, December 13, 2017
Michele Hanisee of the ADDA appears on 790 KABC’s McIntyre in the Morning to discuss Prop 57 and the upcoming ballot initiative. Original air date: December 13, 2017.
Michele Hanisee on AM 640 KFI’s John and Ken Show November 14, 2017
Michele Hanisee of the LA ADDA appears on AM 640 KFI’s John and Ken Show on November 14, 2017, to discuss the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018.
Michele Hanisee on KABC News with James Rojas 11/13/17
Michele Hanisee appeared on 790 KABC News with reporter James Rojas to discuss the Reducing Crime and Keeping California Safe Act of 2018. This clip first aired on November 13, 2017.
Michele Hanisee on John & Ken KFI AM 640 to discuss SB 620
Association of Deputy District Attorneys President Michele Hanisee appeared on The Official KFI AM 640 The Official John and Ken Show Thursday to discuss SB 620, which reduces penalties for criminals who use a gun during a crime, and was just signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown.
Michele Hanisee on 790 KABC News Regarding SB 620
The ADDA’s Michele Hanisee appears on 790 KABC News coverage of SB 690 with reporter James Rojas.
Michele Hanisee on Doug McIntyre’s KABC Program, October 6, 2017
The Los Angeles Association of Deputy District Attorneys President Michele Hanisee appears on the Doug McIntyre program on Friday, October 6, 2017, to discuss SB620, reducing penalties for using firearms during the commission of a crime.
ADDA’s Eric Siddall on Issues Today with Bob Gourley, October 2, 2017
The Association of Deputy District Attorney’s Vice President Eric Siddall discusses bail reform on Issues Today with Bob Gourley, on Monday, October 2, 2017.
The Doug McIntyre Show (KABC AM 790)
March 16, 2016
DDA Eric Siddall discusses Governor’s Early Release Ballot Initiative.
The Doug McIntyre Show (KABC AM 790)
November 30, 2015
DDA Marc Debbaudt discusses the unreported social and economic costs of Prop 47.
The Doug McIntyre Show (KABC AM 790)
October 27, 2015
DDA Marc Debbaudt discusses his op-ed on Prop 47.
The Los Angeles Times
October 26, 2015
“In the city of Los Angeles, property crimes such as burglaries and motor vehicle thefts have risen 10.9% compared with the same period last year. Violent crime, such as aggravated assaults and robberies, has soared 20.6%. Mayor Eric Garcetti told The Times those increases may be linked to Proposition 47.”
Read more: California’s Prop. 47 revolution: Voters were sold a bill of goods
The Doug McIntyre Show (KABC AM 790)
July 23, 2015
DDA Marc Debbaudt discusses the problem of ‘sanctuary cities’ that protect illegal immigrants who commit crimes.
NPR
July 16, 2015
“‘I don’t think these current reforms are helping at all,’ says Eric Siddall, a prosecutor in Compton. He’s also on the board of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, which bitterly opposes Prop 47. Siddall is very clear about why he thinks crime went down in neighborhoods like this. ‘They beefed up the penalties, and I think the penalties have kept people off the street, and because of that, things are safer,’ he says.”
Read more: Is It Possible To Let More People Out Of Prison, And Keep Crime Down?
The Wall Street Journal
May 29, 2015
“A 2014 California voter initiative has retroactively downgraded a range of property and drug felonies to misdemeanors, including forcible theft of guns, purses and laptops. More than 3,000 felons have already been released from California prisons, according to the Association of Deputy District Attorneys in Los Angeles County. Burglary, larceny and car theft have surged in the county, the association reports.”
Read more: The New Nationwide Crime Wave
The Doug McIntyre Show (KABC AM 790)
May 27, 2015
DDA Eric Siddall raises concerns that “reforms” such as Prop 47 appear driven by ideology rather than practical reality.
The Bill Carroll Show (KFI AM 640)
April 30, 2015
DDA Michele Hanisee discusses recent attacks on prosecutors and courthouse security.
City News Service
April 29, 2015
“The union representing Los Angeles County prosecutors voiced concern Wednesday about the safety of its members in the wake of recent incidents that included a prosecutor being stalked and others being attacked by defendants in court.”
Read more: Rise in Attacks on L.A. County Prosecutors Have Some Concerned