A bill sponsored by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office establishing an amnesty clause to encourage victims and witnesses of sexual assault to testify in court once again received bipartisan support this morning and passed on consent out of the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill is authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. [TWEET […]
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Human rights groups have named it the “shadow pandemic.” Aid organizations are scared for the well-being and survival of victims of family violence. Prosecutors worry that they will not receive help and domestic abusers will not be brought to justice. As the shelter in place order aims to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unintended […]
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office announced funding today for a new initiative that will divert people with serious mental illness away from the justice system and into treatment, the first of its kind in the County. The program received support today from the County’s Board of Supervisors, which authorized a contract to receive […]
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A years-long undercover investigation found that CarMax Auto Stores in California were caught illegally dumping hazardous material in trash dumpsters including auto body sanding dust, sanding pads, automotive paints, clear coats, solvents, non-empty aerosols, and other hazardous substances used during the auto body repair process. Out of the numerous stores in California, two San Diego County […]
After receiving hundreds of complaints about consumers feeling duped when purchasing timeshares at Welk Resorts, investigators found the California-based company was violating numerous legal requirements set in place to protect consumers from receiving less than they bargained for. Resort vacationers, who wanted to guarantee future vacations at Welk Resorts, were made to believe they were buying real estate, that […]
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In a unanimous vote today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors moved to support three DA-sponsored bills that will strengthen state laws in support of sexual assault victims, senior citizens and consumers buying supplies during a state of emergency. Each bill was drafted with input from experts in the San Diego County District Attorney’s […]
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Bill to Help Victims of Sex Assault Approved in Senate Public Safety Committee
A bill sponsored by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office establishing an amnesty clause to encourage victims and witnesses of sexual assault to testify in court once again received bipartisan support this morning and passed on consent out of the Senate Public Safety Committee. The bill is authored by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath. [TWEET […]
District Attorneys and US Attorney Join Forces Online to Prevent DV and Child Abuse During COVID-19
Human rights groups have named it the “shadow pandemic.” Aid organizations are scared for the well-being and survival of victims of family violence. Prosecutors worry that they will not receive help and domestic abusers will not be brought to justice. As the shelter in place order aims to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unintended […]
Funding for Mental Health Diversion
The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office announced funding today for a new initiative that will divert people with serious mental illness away from the justice system and into treatment, the first of its kind in the County. The program received support today from the County’s Board of Supervisors, which authorized a contract to receive […]
CarMax Settles Environmental Lawsuit
A years-long undercover investigation found that CarMax Auto Stores in California were caught illegally dumping hazardous material in trash dumpsters including auto body sanding dust, sanding pads, automotive paints, clear coats, solvents, non-empty aerosols, and other hazardous substances used during the auto body repair process. Out of the numerous stores in California, two San Diego County […]
Welk Resorts to Pay up to $5.5 Million to Settle Consumer Protection Lawsuit
After receiving hundreds of complaints about consumers feeling duped when purchasing timeshares at Welk Resorts, investigators found the California-based company was violating numerous legal requirements set in place to protect consumers from receiving less than they bargained for. Resort vacationers, who wanted to guarantee future vacations at Welk Resorts, were made to believe they were buying real estate, that […]
Protecting Victims of Sexual Assault, Seniors and Consumers
In a unanimous vote today, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors moved to support three DA-sponsored bills that will strengthen state laws in support of sexual assault victims, senior citizens and consumers buying supplies during a state of emergency. Each bill was drafted with input from experts in the San Diego County District Attorney’s […]