California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious

State lawmakers are blasting the mental health diversion granted to Kern politician Zack Scrivner, charged with child abuse. One calls it an "Epstein loophole."