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Commentary Questions Double Standard in Prosecutions

Santa Clarita Valley Signal commentary criticizes how federal charges against David Hearn were handled after scrutiny.
WHO: Jonathan Kraut; David Hearn; U.S. Department of Justice
WHAT: A commentary argues there was a double standard in how prosecutions were pursued and later dropped.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET
WHERE: Santa Clarita Valley
WHY: The Justice Department eventually dropped the charge after criticism of the prosecution.

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