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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
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Former Inland Empire district attorney suspended by California State Bar
The former San Bernardino County District Attorney has been suspended by the State Bar of California for destroying evidence. Mike Ramos, who served as DA from 2002 to 2018, deleted text messages and emails related to a bribery case that was dismissed in 2017, the Press-Enterprise reports. The targets of the bribery case sued the county in 2018, seeking access to the texts and emails. 'Ramos, however, could not produce those records because they had been deleted,' the Press-Enterprise reports. Ramos claimed he was ignorant of records-keeping laws, but the State Bar found that argument 'not persuasive,' as Ramos 'is a sophisticated party who had the assistance of experienced counsel.' As a result, he was suspended from practicing law for six months and ordered to pay nearly $4,000 in fees and sanctions. Ramos didn't return the newspaper's request for comment. It's likely that the suspension won't impact Ramos too much, as he reportedly now works in communications at UC Riverside and writes crime novels. He had previously run for California attorney general and received the support of then-AG and future Vice President Kamala Harris in his bid for reelection as DA, despite Harris being a Democrat and Ramos being a Republican. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Human cannonball injured at Riverside County Fair
A stuntman performing a human cannonball trick was injured after he fell out of a net at the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival in Indio on Sunday. Chachi 'The Rocketman' Valencia was transported to a local hospital about 15 minutes into his performance, the Press-Enterprise reports. His injuries, while minor, were 'traumatic' in nature, Cal Fire told the publication. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office told the Press-Enterprise that Valencia had fallen out of a safety net during the performance. On his website, Valencia said his safety net is 20 feet off the ground. During the stunt, which puts a force that's five times stronger than gravity on his body, he's launched at least 100 feet. 'If I am 100% ready for take off with all of my muscles tight, it doesn't hurt,' he explained. Despite the dangerous nature of Valencia's stunt, fair officials confirmed Sunday night that he will survive this injury. 'Riverside County Fairgrounds staff have been informed that Rocketman Valencia will be released from the hospital this evening and is expected to fully recover,' the statement said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
