A federal judge sentenced former Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro to one year of probation and a $5,000 fine after he pleaded guilty to a yearslong fraud scheme involving a California workers comp program. Claustro resigned from the bench and admitted working with a doctor to defraud the program.
WHO:Israel Claustro; Paul Meyer (attorney)
WHAT:Sentenced to probation and fine after pleading guilty to fraud tied to a California workers comp program; resigned as a judge.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET
WHERE:Orange County
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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