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Near 60, 000 marijuana-related convictions will be dismissed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney , George Gascón.
In addition to legalizing cannabis in California, Proposal 64 from 2016 clarified some old marijuana-related convictions .
With the support of several non-profit leaders, Gascón announced that close to 58, cases that will be denied are in process, and not only erasing the criminal record but also sealing it permanently .
“Dismissing these convictions means the possibility of a better future or for thousands of people deprived of their rights who are receiving this much-needed relief ”, expressed Gascón in a statement .