Former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was granted a mental health diversion program in lieu of potential prison time Friday in a high-profile case where the once-prominent local politician stands accused of inappropriately touching one of his children while high on drugs.<\/p>\n
Following a short hearing Friday in Kern County Superior Court, Scrivner\u2019s request for diversion was granted after a judge found insufficient evidence to deny him one.<\/p>\n
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