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Blain was charged in San Diego Superior Court with four felony counts of perjury, asking for a bribe by a member of a legislative body, soliciting a bribe and destruction or removal of public records, along with misdemeanor petty theft.
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Authorities emphasized the unusual nature of the case, noting that while petty theft is common, the systematic targeting of outdoor seating on such a large scale is rare.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Trump administration has expanded its scope to anyone with any convictions, including petty theft, under the Laken Riley Act.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Ramirez was also previously convicted of assault, battery, petty theft, child abuse and endangerment, according to ABC Los Angeles.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
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Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Authorities emphasized the unusual nature of the case, noting that while petty theft is common, the systematic targeting of outdoor seating on such a large scale is rare.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The Trump administration has expanded its scope to anyone with any convictions, including petty theft, under the Laken Riley Act.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 July 2025
Ramirez was also previously convicted of assault, battery, petty theft, child abuse and endangerment, according to ABC Los Angeles.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 23 July 2025
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“Petty theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petty%20theft. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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