AB 218 Revival Window for Child Sex Abuse Survivors Fast Approaching By Samuel Dordulian, Esq.
It’s been over two years since California Assembly Bill 218 (AB 218) was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. The landmark legislation allowing any survivor of childhood sexual abuse the opportunity to pursue justice via a civil lawsuit – regardless of how long ago the crime occurred – has positively impacted countless lives. But as the final year […]
Bakersfield Police Arrest Suspect on Sexual Assault/Torture Charges
The Bakersfield, California, Police Department arrested a 36-year-old man last week in connection with a sexual assault and torture case. Police indicated that the alleged sexual assault occurred January 25 in Bakersfield. Jason Aaron Rodriguez, 36, of Bakersfield, was reportedly an early release non-violent offender under California’s AB 109 law. Rodriguez’s prior convictions included resisting an officer with […]