California Law Scrutinized After 75-Year-Old's Arrest for Molesting Family
March 31, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Daily Caller
Police arrest a 75-year-old California man for allegedly molesting family members, thrusting a new state law under intense scrutiny for its handling of elder abuse cases. Enacted in the 2025-2026 session, the updates to the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (EADACPA) via AB 251 lower the burden of proof to preponderance of evidence when facilities destroy records, aiming to crack down on nursing home neglect and spoliation. Read more about this...