Jan. 13, 2026
Former OC judge pleads guilty to fraud
Former Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro admitted Monday to defrauding California's workers' compensation system through a medical corporation he secretly operated while serving as a prosecutor.
Former Orange County Superior Court Judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty Monday to federal mail fraud, admitting he defrauded California's workers' compensation system through a medical corporation he secretly operated while serving as a prosecutor.
The 35-minute hearing before U.S. District Judge John W. Holcomb concluded with the court vacating a jury trial previously scheduled for March 2. Sentencing is set for June 26. U.S.A. v. Claustro, 8:26-cr-00001-FWS (C....
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