California mom criticizes Newsom-backed diversion program
By The BriefBrief
A California mother criticized Gov. Newsom-backed diversion program laws that can erase vehicular manslaughter charges, saying it benefits her son’s killer.
WHO:Gov. Newsom
WHAT:A mother publicly criticized California’s diversion program laws tied to dismissing and erasing vehicular manslaughter charges
WHEN:May 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM ET
WHERE:California
WHY:She reacted to laws allowing vehicular manslaughter charges to be dismissed and erased.
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