BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood’s recent comments on the Ralph Bailey Show have drawn attention to Zack Scrivner‘s mother, Kathy Scrivner. Sheriff Youngblood revealed he reviewed body camera footage showing Kathy Scrivner walking in during interviews with two juvenile males, advising them to “not say too much” and “just keep quiet.” An investigator reportedly informed her that dissuading individuals from reporting to law enforcement is a crime.
FILE: Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood said he agrees with the federal lawsuit against California over immigration laws. (KBAK/KBFX photo)
When questioned about the lack of charges against Kathy Scrivner for obstruction, Sheriff Youngblood suggested that the decision lies with the attorney general, and they will need to call them to find out what happened. The release of the body camera footage remains uncertain, as does its impact on the investigation.
Senator Shannon Grove expressed her concerns on Instagram, stating, “It is long past time for appropriate charges to be filed and meaningful penalties imposed, not only against Zack Scrivner, but against Kathy Scrivner as well.” She criticized Kathy Scrivner’s actions as a “complete failure” of her duty as a mandated reporter and elected official, calling for her resignation to restore public trust.
Assemblywoman Dr. Jasmeet Bains also voiced her dissatisfaction, declaring, “California’s criminal justice system has failed the victim at seemingly every level.” She has requested federal intervention, citing a lack of confidence in the prosecution and courts.
FILE – A view of the California State Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Juliana Yamada, File)
In response to the controversy, Lauren Skidmore, CEO of the Open Door Network, launched a petition to raise awareness and seek justice. “The more people that sign this petition, the more awareness that comes about the issue,” Skidmore said, emphasizing the potential pressure on the attorney general’s office and federal government.
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Christina Scrivner expressed gratitude for the community’s support, stating, “I hope this petition can help ensure that future victims have more just outcomes.” The petition has garnered over 2,500 signatures to date.