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State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
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This week, we announced a number of actions to stand up for public safety across California. In the courtroom, we secured a critical victory upholding California’s law banning large-capacity magazines — a commonsense way to prevent gun violence, including devastating mass shootings. In San Diego, before volunteering at a local nonprofit, I issued a consumer alert to help protect Californians from being deceived by scammers when donating to charities this holiday season. And today, in the Bay Area, I announced the felony sentencing of multiple individuals involved in one of the largest retail theft busts in California history.
As a dad, I want every child to grow up in a safe and healthy neighborhood. As Attorney General, I’m committed to using my tools to build that brighter future. Protecting the safety, health, and well-being of California’s families is my top priority. Rob |
Putting a Stop to Retail Theft
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Today I announced the sentencing of multiple defendants involved in a scheme to resell goods stolen from Bay Area retailers. The organized retail theft we’re seeing in California and throughout the country are coordinated efforts by groups that are targeting stores with the intention of stealing as much as possible with no regard for the safety of the workers or consumers in those businesses. The defendants in this case have been held to account for their crimes, and I can assure you, others will be as well.
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Promoting Safe Charitable Donations in San Diego
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The holidays bring forth the spirit of giving, and many residents of San Diego County and people throughout California will embrace that spirit by choosing to make a charitable donation. Whether you are supporting your local military community, or providing food and shelter to families in need, always take the necessary steps to ensure that your donation goes towards its intended purpose. This week I visited the San Diego nonprofit Logan Heights Community Development Corporation to share donation tips and help them in their efforts to serve the San Diego community.
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Upholding California’s Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
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Gun violence is an epidemic in this country, but laws like California’s ban on large-capacity magazines are commonsense ways to prevent this violence, including devastating mass shootings. This week we secured a decision by an en banc panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversing a district court decision and upholding California’s restrictions on large-capacity magazines. I’m thankful to the Court for giving this case a second look, and confirming what we know to be true: our laws keep Californians safe while allowing law-abiding gun owners to exercise their constitutional rights.
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Fighting Real Estate Investment Fraud
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Investing may involve various risks, but being swindled by unqualified individuals should not be one of them. This week we announced the indictment and arraignment of the owner of Downkicker, Inc. for allegedly running a fraudulent real estate investment scheme.
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“Bonta Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Preserve Protections for Basic Reproductive Care” “Bonta Defends Federally Funded Family Planning Program” “Bonta Co-Leads Coalition in Support of Federal Efforts to Restore Endangered Species Act Protections for Habitat” “Bonta Files Friend-of-the-Court Brief in Support of the Rights of Transgender Students” “Bonta: Biden Administration Proposal is Important First Step to Ensure Meaningful Environmental Review of Federal Projects” |
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CNN: Attorney General Bonta addresses “smash-and-grab” crimes New York Times: California’s ban on high-capacity magazines restored by Appeals Court Mercury News: Attorney General Bonta lights the first candle on Hanukkah menorah in ceremony by Chabad of Alameda |
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Donate Safely This Holiday Season  |
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As Attorney General, I am responsible for supervising charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf in California. Under the law, my office may investigate and bring legal actions against charities that misuse charitable assets or engage in fraudulent fundraising practices.
Please review the tips and take the necessary steps to ensure that your donations get into the correct hands. |
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