Assemblywoman Bains questions absence of sexual assault charges against Scrivner

Bains asks state DOJ why Scrivner wasn't charged with child sexual abuse

Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains, D-Delano, announced Wednesday she is pressing state prosecutors to explain why former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was not charged with child sexual abuse as part of accusations filed in February.

Assemblywoman Bains questions absence of sexual assault charges against Scrivner

A California state lawmaker is asking the state's Department of Justice to explain why sexual assault charges weren't filed against former Kern County Supervisor Zachary Scrivner despite allegations of inappropriate touching of a child.Dr. Jasmeet Bains, a Democratic state representative from Delano, sent a letter to the California Attorney General and Department of Justice seeking clarity on the charges filed against Scrivner.While Scrivner has…