Parole Board denies 14th bid for parole to man who beat his wife to death
California Board of Prison Terms has again denied parole to Larry Richard Bunke, who was convicted of Second Degree Murder in the brutal beating death of his wife, Linda, in 1982. This was his 14th parole opportunity.
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2024 Annual Report
Santa Rosa, CA — Today, Sonoma County District Attorney Carla Rodriguez released her administration’s first-ever Report to the People, a comprehensive review of the achievements, initiatives, and community partnerships that defined her office’s work in 2024. The report reflects DA Rodriguez’s commitment to transparency, public service, and smart justice, and is now available to the public and the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
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Parole Board denies 14th bid for parole to man who beat his wife to death
California Board of Prison Terms has again denied parole to Larry Richard Bunke, who was convicted of Second Degree Murder in the brutal beating death of his wife, Linda, in 1982. This was his 14th parole opportunity.
Lowes Settles Consumer Protection Case for Scanner Price Overcharges and False Advertising
Sonoma County District Attorney, Carla Rodriguez, along with the District Attorneys of San Diego, Alameda, Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties, announced today the settlement of a consumer protection lawsuit against Lowes. The defendant will pay $1,089,999.90 to settle a civil law enforcement complaint alleging that Lowes engaged in false advertising and unfair competition in California. Lowe’s operates 110 stores in California.
Woman Sentenced to 5 Years and 4 Months State Prison for Embezzlement from Prior Employer, Amaturo Media Group
The Sonoma County District Attorneys’ Office announced the sentencing of Tina Cabudoy for embezzlement from her former employee, Amaturo Media Group, following her plea in late July of this year. The Honorable Troye Schaffer sentenced Cabudoy to 5 years and 4 months in state prison. Cabudoy was further ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $179,306.98.
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