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Apr. 25, 2025

Newsom, Spitzer clash over early release of twice-deported killer in teen DUI deaths

White House vows federal prison time for twice-deported felon who killed two teens in a DUI crash, igniting a sharp dispute between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Orange County DA Todd Spitzer over sentencing and immigration enforcement.

Newsom, Spitzer clash over early release of twice-deported killer in teen DUI deaths
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Comments by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on federal intervention in the early release of a twice-deported felon have ignited a war of words between California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and the Orange County district attorney.

Leavitt told FOX News that federal authorities would take immediate action regarding the convicted drunk driver who killed two teenagers. People v. Oscar Ortega Anguiano, 21WF3094, (O.C. Super., Ct., filed Nov. 13, 2021)

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