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California Supreme Court Halts Sheriff's Election Fraud Investigation, Orders Preservation of Seized Ballots

California Supreme Court Halts Sheriff's Election Fraud Investigation, Orders Preservation of Seized Ballots

The California Supreme Court has ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into alleged election fraud and preserve over half a million seized ballots from the 2025 election. This decision follows a legal challenge by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who argued that the sheriff lacked authority over election materials. The investigation began after a local citizens group raised concerns about the ballot count from a special election on redistricting, which local officials deemed unfounded. Despite a court order to halt the probe, Bianco continued to seize additional ballots, prompting the Supreme Court's intervention.

California Attorney General Bonta Uncovers $267 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme

California Attorney General Bonta Uncovers $267 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced the dismantling of a major hospice fraud ring in Los Angeles, resulting in charges against 21 individuals. The scheme defrauded the state of $267 million by exploiting the Medi-Cal system, with no legitimate hospice services provided. The investigation, known as Operation Skip Trace, led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of cash and firearms. The suspects face charges including conspiracy to commit health care fraud, money laundering, and identity theft. This operation highlights the state's commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring the integrity of public health programs.

California Attorney General Charges 21 Individuals in $267 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme

California Attorney General Charges 21 Individuals in $267 Million Hospice Fraud Scheme

California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has announced felony charges against 21 individuals involved in a hospice fraud scheme that allegedly cost the state $267 million. The suspects reportedly purchased personal identifying information from the dark web to enroll non-California residents in Medi-Cal, a program providing low-cost healthcare to low-income residents. They are accused of buying 14 hospice companies and billing Medi-Cal for services that were never provided. The alleged patients were healthy and unaware of their enrollment in hospice care. The charges include healthcare fraud, money laundering, and identity theft, with potential prison sentences ranging from 10 to 16 years. So far, $30 million has been recovered, and five suspects have been arrested.

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud exceeding $250 million

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud exceeding $250 million

California officials say they uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud the state for hospice services paid for with a government insurance program

California Supreme Court Halts Sheriff's Election Probe Amid Legal Dispute

California Supreme Court Halts Sheriff's Election Probe Amid Legal Dispute

The California Supreme Court has ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into alleged election fraud involving the seizure of over half a million ballots from the 2025 election. This decision follows a request from California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who argued that the sheriff lacked the authority to handle election materials. The controversy began when Bianco seized 1,000 boxes of ballots based on a complaint from a local citizens group regarding the November 2025 special election on redistricting. Despite local election officials dismissing the complaint as unfounded, Bianco continued his probe, seizing an additional 426 boxes of ballots. The court's order mandates the preservation of all seized items while the legal challenge proceeds.

California Supreme Court Halts Riverside Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Investigation

California Supreme Court Halts Riverside Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Investigation

The California Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the Riverside County Sheriff's investigation into alleged election fraud, which involved the seizure of over 650,000 ballots. The investigation, led by Sheriff Chad Bianco, was based on unsubstantiated claims of election fraud and has faced significant legal challenges, including from California Attorney General Rob Bonta. The court's decision to unseal the warrants used in the investigation has raised questions about the legitimacy of the probe, as the warrants reportedly lacked specific evidence of criminal activity. The investigation has been criticized for potentially undermining public trust in the electoral process.

California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Halt Ballot Investigation Amid Legal Challenge

California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Halt Ballot Investigation Amid Legal Challenge

The California Supreme Court has ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into alleged voter fraud involving over half a million ballots from the November 2025 election. This decision comes after California Attorney General Rob Bonta challenged the legality of Bianco's actions, arguing that the sheriff lacks authority over election materials. The investigation was initiated following a complaint from a local citizens group regarding the ballot count in a special election on redistricting. Despite local election officials dismissing the complaint as unfounded, Bianco seized 1,000 boxes of election materials and later an additional 426 boxes. The court's order mandates Bianco to preserve all seized items while the legal challenge is reviewed.

California Supreme Court orders sheriff to pause investigation and preserve seized ballots

California Supreme Court orders sheriff to pause investigation and preserve seized ballots

The California Supreme Court has ordered a county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots

California Supreme Court orders GOP sheriff to pause election probe and preserve seized ballots

The California Supreme Court has ordered a Republican county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge against it

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

Rep. Eric Swalwell vows to push back on ICE in bid for California governor

California Rep. Eric Swalwell is vowing to aggressively push back on federal immigration officers if elected governor

Charges Against L.A. County Probation Officers in 'Gladiator Fights' Case Dismissed

Charges Against L.A. County Probation Officers in 'Gladiator Fights' Case Dismissed

California Attorney General Rob Bonta had indicted 30 L.A. County probation officers for allegedly orchestrating 'gladiator fights' among youths in juvenile halls. However, recent developments have seen nearly half of these cases collapse. State prosecutors have dismissed charges against at least 10 officers, while four others have entered plea deals that will result in their cases being dropped after completing community service. The indictments were initially based on a video showing officers allowing fights at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Critics argue that the prosecutions were an overreaction, and some officers were merely following directives. The cases against two officers, Taneha Brooks and Shawn Smyles, who are alleged to have been the main instigators, remain active.

California Supreme Court Overturns Death Penalty Conviction in Calipatria Police Chief Murder Case

California Supreme Court Overturns Death Penalty Conviction in Calipatria Police Chief Murder Case

The California Supreme Court has reversed the death sentence and entire conviction of Omar Richard Deen, who was previously found guilty of murdering his mother, Rachel Deen, and Calipatria Police Chief J. Leonard Speer in 1998. The court's decision, issued on April 6, 2026, was based on errors during jury selection that were deemed significant enough to undermine the entire trial process. Deen was originally convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, with special circumstances that made him eligible for the death penalty. The Supreme Court's ruling mandates new proceedings in the Imperial County Superior Court, as the jury selection error was found to have infected the entire trial. This decision means that prosecutors must decide whether to retry the case and potentially seek the death penalty again.