San Bernardino Press MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 - NOVEMBER 16, 2014
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VOLUME 1, NO. 28
Students recant accusations against DA unhappy instructor accused of having sex with them with passage of by Vickie Vértiz Proposition 47 Amy Corinne Bramlett was accused of having sex with a current student and a former student arrested in September. According to the Sun, Bramlett, 46, is a program specialist at Indian Springs High. Last week, there was a break in her case. The two people who claimed to have had sex with the teacher recanted their statements, according to the lawyer of the accused woman. The two young men signed statements taken by an investigator working for the defense attorney, Michael Scafiddi, according to NBC4 News. The two young men did not release statements to the press, however. An investigation was lead by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, in their Specialized Investigation Division/Crimes Against Children Detail. The reports state that Bramlett had unlawful sex with a 17-year-old male between January and June of this year at her home in the 7200 block of Sunrise Court in Highland, said the Sun. The Crimes Against Children Detail found another student in their investigating of the case, that time it was a stu-
Vanir Development Company, Inc.; Vanir Energy, LLC; and Vanir Construction Management, Inc. H. Frank Dominguez also gave back to the communities where Vanir employees lived by frequently supporting underprivileged youth and
According to a report from the DA’s office obtained by this newspaper, officials were extremely displeased that voters approved Proposition 47. The changes enacted by this measure are effective immediately. (Cal. Const. Art. 2, sec. 10.) Numerous drug and theftrelated crimes that were previously felonies or “wobblers” are now misdemeanors, unless committed by “Prop 47 Ineligible” criminals— namely, 290(c) registrants, and those with a prior for the very serious crimes listed in PC 667(e)(2) (c)(iv)—such as homicide offenses and crimes punishable by death or by life in prison. A high ranking Law Enforcement officer, who preferred to remain anonymous, told Beacon Media this new proposition not only means more crime but the number of people being let out of prison ( who really deserve to be there) could reach 10,000. “Your houses are going to get broken into more often with these lenient laws…” Except as to “Prop 47 Ineligible” individuals, the following are now misdemeanors: • PC459.5—the new misdemeanor crime of “shoplifting” is entering a commercial establishment, during business hours, with the intent to steal, where value does not exceed $950. “Shoplifting” as defined may not be charged as theft or burglary. • PC 473(b)—forgery of checks and related instruments of not more than $950. • PC 476a—NSF checks totaling not more than $950 (unless 3 or more specified priors). • PC § 490.2—grand theft (any form) not more than $950. • PC 496(a)—receiving/concealing stolen property not more
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dent of hers who would have been 16 years old at the time of the alleged crime, reported the paper. At her arraignment in September of this year, Bramlett
pleaded not guilty, according to the Sun. On Monday morning, November 3rd, Bramlett was in court for a status hearPlease see page 4
Dominguez Elementary grand opening & adoption set for November 13 H. Frank Dominguez Elementary School is celebrating its official grand opening and first adoption on Thursday, November 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. “The school has been open and educating students since the start of the school year in August,” Principal Alejandro Hernandez said. “This event
is a chance for us to share our beautiful campus with the community and showcase our wonderful students and staff.” The school is named for H. Frank Dominguez, who passed away in 2004. He left behind a legacy of achievement and philanthropy. At the age of 25, Dominguez founded Vanir, which has grown into