Attorney General Bonta Announces Felony Charges Filed Against Former Kern County Supervisor

KERN COUNTY – California Attorney General Bonta today announced charges filed against former Kern County Supervisor, Zachary Scrivner. After an extensive investigation, the California Department of Justice charged Scrivner with three felony counts of Penal Code section 273a, subdivision (a), alleging child abuse, and two felony counts of Penal Code section 30605, subdivision (a), alleging possession of assault weapons. Charges were filed in Kern County Superior Court. 
 
“No one is above the law,” said Attorney General Bonta. “At the California Department of Justice, we will continue to fight for the people of California and hold those who break the law accountable.”
 
It is important to note that criminal charges are only allegations against a person. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

A copy of the complaint can be found here.