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As California Attorney General, I see my role as the “people’s attorney,” someone who stands up for everyday folks harmed by others. That’s especially true when it comes to taking down those who abuse positions of power — those who use their title or role to victimize vulnerable people or communities.
Whether it’s a nursing home worker stealing from elderly patients in his care or a law enforcement officer stealing from taxpayers by putting hours on his timesheet he never worked, if you abuse your authority, the California Department of Justice won’t hesitate to take action. Because Californians deserve to trust those who serve them — and at the DOJ, we’re making sure they can.
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Protecting Trust in Law Enforcement
 This week my office filed charges against 54 former and current California Highway Patrol officers in connection with an alleged, multiyear overtime fraud scheme. These defendants disregarded the law through their alleged actions and did so without thought of how their conduct would impact the CHP and the community that trusted them to protect and serve. It is beyond unacceptable. While I am deeply disappointed by the behavior of these officers, I am grateful to the CHP for its thorough investigation and for working with my office to hold these individuals accountable.
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Combating Elder Fraud and Abuse
 When we become vulnerable, we should be able to turn to others for help. Unfortunately, bad actors may try to exploit this vulnerability for their own financial gain. And far too often, their victims are senior citizens. This week my office announced the sentencing of two sisters from San Joaquin County who preyed on an elderly resident during their final days by stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars intended for charity from their victim's final will and trust. With this sentencing we were able to retrieve the money and put it to its intended purpose — fulfilling one Californian's last wish to help others.
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Holding Abusers Accountable
 Due to the exceptional work by law enforcement partners and our Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, we secured a prison sentence against a San Diego caretaker who sexually, physically, and financially abused senior citizens in his care. This individual committed despicable crimes against those he was entrusted to protect and he was sentenced with one of the longest prison sentences imposed in any case by the DOJ. We will continue to do our part to keep our vulnerable elders safe and will take strong action to hold those accountable who violate our trust.
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TWEET OF THE WEEK
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FLASH BRIEFING
AG Bonta Files Lawsuit Against East Oakland Foundry Over Emissions of Hexavalent Chromium, a Dangerous Carcinogen
AG Bonta Takes Action to Ensure Legally Mandated Reproductive Healthcare is Provided in County Jails
AG Bonta, Mayor Breed, City Attorney Chiu Issue Statement Regarding MOU on Police Use of Force Investigations in San Francisco
AG Bonta and Assemblymember Maienschein Announce Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Car Buyers
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
While we’ve made progress in California, there are still too many who live at the intersection of poverty & pollution.
Our Bureau of Environmental Justice is working tirelessly to lift up their voices & fight environmental injustices.
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RESOURCE CORNER
Report Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse
To protect our most vulnerable citizens and help safeguard the state's Medi-Cal program, the Attorney General's Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse works aggressively to investigate and prosecute those who would defraud taxpayers of millions of dollars and divert scarce healthcare resources. If you or someone you know has been the victim of abuse:
Send written complaint
California Department of Justice
Division of Medi-Cal Fraud Elder Abuse
P.O. Box 944255
Sacramento, CA 94244-2550
Call our otline
(800) 722-0432
Attorney General's Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse
(800) 822-6222
Department of Health Services
Complete Our Online Form
oag.ca.gov/dmfea/reporting
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