He did not expect to be a lawyer now a possible L.A. city attorney

John McKinney, a longtime Los Angeles prosecutor, is running for city attorney with a focus on public safety and addressing homelessness through "compassionate accountability." Despite a late start and initial low profile, he surged into second place in the primary, backed by significant independent spending. McKinney emphasizes his trial experience and law enforcement ties, positioning himself against opponent Marissa Roy, who has more civil case experience, in the race to lead LA's legal office.