John Edward McKinney

This profile documents misconduct by Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney John Edward McKinney, a 2026 L.A. City Attorney candidate, centered on quid pro quo dealings for political office and his close ties to District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Supported by court records and public filings, it details a formal ethics complaint alleging misuse of public resources for campaign activity since December 2020, and a District Attorney's Office inner circle tied to a discrimination lawsuit and labor dispute.