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State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
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California has the strongest consumer protection laws in the nation. But our laws are only as good as their enforcement — and as Attorney General, I’m making sure our laws are enforced. This week, we took action. We announced a judgment that is a big step forward for tenant rights —flipping a real estate investment company’s business model on its head. We held “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s company accountable for putting profits over people. We announced the sentencing of a group of individuals responsible for perpetrating a student loan assistance scam. And more!
Day in and day out, this work continues. Because protecting all Californians is my priority. Rob |
Protecting Tenants from Unlawful Eviction
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Too many Californians live on the precipice of eviction, worried that they and their family might someday be kicked out of their home. While we have strong protections in place for tenants of this state, there are still those companies who would skirt the law to turn a profit. I announced this week that as a result of my department's work, a company that was alleged to have unlawfully evicted tenants will not only pay millions in restitution, but will flip its business model on its head, ensuring that tenants of its homes are afforded full protections under the law.
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Holding “Pharma Bro” Company Accountable for Drug-Pricing Monopoly
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This week my office secured a $40 million settlement against “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli’s Vyera Pharmaceuticals and its parent company Phoenixus for stifling competition to drastically raise the price of a drug used to treat the potentially fatal parasitic disease toxoplasmosis. When the defendants acquired the rights to the drug in 2015, they raised the price per tablet from $17.50 to $750 — an increase of more than 4000%. The selfish choices these defendants made put lives at risk, and they will be held accountable.
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Protecting Student Loan Borrowers from Fraudsters
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Too many Californians are already living paycheck to paycheck, wondering how they are going to pay off their student loans while also paying for rent, utilities, and other everyday expenses. The last thing they should have to worry about is predatory actors looking to turn a profit at their expense. Student Loan Relief Department's scam operation was deliberate and damaging, but thanks to the efforts of our team and our federal partners, those involved are being held accountable.
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Tweet of the Week
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“Bonta Announces 180 Felony Arrests During Investigation Targeting Westside Verdugo Criminal Street Gang in San Bernardino” “Bonta Launches Independent Review of Torrance Police Department” “Bonta Announces Sentencing of Medical Director of Long Beach Addiction Clinic in Connection to Four-Year Medi-Cal Fraud Scheme” “Bonta Announces Biden Administration’s Sweeping Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Achieves Goal of Lawsuit” “Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Florida Law Restricting Access to Voting” |
Photos of the Week
I traveled throughout California, visiting nonprofits in Sacramento (Habitat for Humanity), Los Angeles (APLA Health), Santa Barbara (Unity Shoppe, Inc.), and San Diego (Logan Heights Community Corporation) and sharing tips to help provide Californians with resources and information to ensure that their donations are going where intended. 
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| IN THE NEWS
KQED: Gavin Newsom and Rob Bonta on Crime in California LA Times: California attorney general to investigate Torrance police after racist text scandal SF Chronicle: ‘Pharma Bro’-founded company settles with California, FTC for $40M over drug price hikes LA Times: High-profile home flipper deprived tenants of water, California attorney general says KTXL Fox 40: AG Bonta Advises Californians who are donating this holiday season to be wary of scams |
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Donate Safely This Holiday Season  |
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Attorney General Bonta has the primary responsibility for supervising charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf in California. Under Government Code section 12598, the Attorney General may investigate and bring legal actions against charities that misuse charitable assets or engage in fraudulent fundraising practices.
Please review the above tips and take the necessary steps to ensure your donations get into the correct hands. |
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