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Office Manager Convicted of 51 Felony Counts in Massive Patient Referral Scam

Restitution for Customers who Purchased ProActiv Acne Product from Direct Marketing Company

District Attorney Summer Stephan announced today that California-based Guthy-Renker L.L.C, which markets acne treatment care and hair products, will pay up to $8.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit that it misled customers as a result of its auto-renew practices. [TWEET THIS] The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, as part of the California […]

Class of 2019 Deputy DA's Sworn in

Class of 2019 Deputy DA’s Sworn in

Today, 22 Deputy District Attorneys took their oath and were sworn in by District Attorney Summer Stephan at the Hall of Justice in Downtown. The members of the new class, who have diverse professional and personal backgrounds, bring an array of rich experience to the DA’s Office. [TWEET THIS] “I am excited to welcome the […]

Governor Newsom Reverses Cop Killer's Parole

Governor Newsom Reverses Cop Killer’s Parole

Governor Gavin Newsom has reversed the Parole Board’s decision to grant parole to Jesus Cecena, 57, who killed San Diego police officer, Archie Buggs, in 1978. The Governor’s decision, on January 18, reverses the Parole Board’s grant which occurred in August. Cecena’s next parole hearing is in February 2020. [TWEET THIS] DA Stephan urged Gov. Newsom […]

New Human Trafficking Prevention Programs In Public Schools

New Human Trafficking Prevention Programs In Public Schools

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan  announced a coordinated trio of new programs that aims to bring human trafficking education, prevention and awareness training into every public school in San Diego County and protect children from exploitation under the umbrella of the newly-established San Diego Trafficking Prevention Collective. The announcement comes during national Human […]

Jorge Duran Appointed New Chief Investigator

Jorge Duran Appointed New Chief Investigator

District Attorney Summer Stephan has appointed Jorge Duran as new Chief Investigator of the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation, the law enforcement arm of the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The Bureau is made up of eight divisions, including 130 District Attorney Investigators—who are sworn peace officers— as well as Process Servers, Paralegals and […]

Prosecutor Summer Stephan Promises Fair and Fair Justice During Swearing-in Ceremony

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, who grew from a young prosecutor’s attorney to the top law enforcement authority in San Diego County during her 29-year career with the Attorney General’s Office, vowed to protect children and their families and bring justice to the voiceless and most vulnerable during his swearing-in ceremony today at […]