Today, our office proudly participated in Denim Day—standing together in denim to raise awareness about sexual assault and challenge the harmful myths that blame survivors.
Denim Day began... after a court ruling overturned a rape conviction based on the survivor’s clothing. By wearing denim, we send a clear message: what someone wears is never an excuse for sexual violence.
We stand with survivors. We believe in justice.
#DenimDay #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #VCDA #VictimRights
📚🐾 Star loves story time!
District Attorney Nasarenko is getting ready for the Take 5 and Read to Kids! event on May 2 by practicing with none other than Star, our beloved courthouse ...dog. 🐶💛
"Take 5 and Read to Kids!" reminds us that talking, reading, and singing with children are some of the best ways to help their young minds grow.
#Take5VC First 5 Ventura
#ReadWithStar #StorytimeWithStar #Take5AndRead #DAReads #EarlyLearningMatters
👖 Tomorrow is Denim Day 👖
Join us in wearing denim on Wednesday, April 30 to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and to protest harmful myths and victim-blaming.
...Denim Day began after a court ruling overturned a rape conviction because the survivor wore tight jeans—implying consent. Wearing denim is a powerful way to show that clothing is never an invitation to assault.
Let’s raise awareness and start conversations.
#DenimDay #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #VictimRights #VCDA
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that John Edward Kalil (DOB 07/11/96), of Oxnard, was convicted by a jury on April 28, 2025, of six felony counts of child ...molestation. The jury also found true the special allegations there were multiple victims and Kalil committed substantial sexual conduct.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3Gtw8de
UPDATE: Parole Denied for Serial Rapist Andrew Luster
The parole board denied Luster’s early release, citing his lack of remorse, continued minimization of his crimes, and failure to ...address what drove his violent behavior — all posing a risk to public safety.
DA Erik Nasarenko said, “The parole board got it right. Andrew Luster remains unfit for early release, and we will continue to support the three victims in their fight to keep him behind bars until his maximum confinement date.”
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that additional charges have been filed against David Lane Braff, Jr. (DOB 05/28/82), of Thousand Oaks, following an ongoing ...investigation conducted by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.
The amended complaint brings the total number of charged victims to 13 and the total number of charged violations to 31 counts of child molestation against male and female victims. Braff will be arraigned on the amended complaint on May 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in courtroom 12 of the Ventura County Superior Court.
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Investigación Lleva a Cinco Victimas Mas en el Caso de David Braff por Abuso Infantil
El Fiscal de Distrito Erik Nasarenko anunció hoy que se han presentado cargos adicionales contra David Lane Braff, Jr. (FDN 05/28/82), de Thousand Oaks, como resultado de la investigación en curso llevada a cabo por el Departamento de Investigación del Fiscal de Distrito.
El 29 de abril de 2025, el fiscal presento una denuncia penal enmendada agregando 14 nuevas felonías de actos lascivos a niños menores de 14 años relacionadas con cinco víctimas adicionales. Cuatro de las nuevas víctimas fueron estudiantes en la escuela primaria McKevett en Santa Paula, donde Braff trabajó como concejero escolar entre el 2015 y 2019. La quinta víctima presuntamente fue abusada entre el 2004 y 2005 cuando Braff estuvo empleado en el Conejo Recreation and Park District de Thousand Oaks.
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3GKQZZB
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko speaks to members of the media about why he continues to oppose the early release of serial rapist Andrew Luster. A parole hearing will be held tomorrow, April 29, ...2025.
Learn more: https://da.venturacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/District-Attorney-Opposes-Early-Release-for-Serial-Rapist-Andrew-Luster.pdf
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Childhood Matters Wellness Center was a powerful celebration of community, collaboration, and care.
This new space—made possible through a ...partnership between Childhood Matters, the District Attorney’s Office, and the Ventura County Family Justice Center—will provide low- to no-cost mental health services, trauma-informed workshops, and counseling support to local children and families.
Thank you to Shaleena Tareen, CEO of Childhood Matters, and DA Erik Nasarenko for their inspiring remarks, and to everyone who joined us to mark the beginning of this meaningful new chapter in healing-centered justice.
#ChildhoodMatters #WellnessCenter #VCDA #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityHealing #TraumaInformedCare
NEWS RELEASE:
District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that Joseph Lynn Johnson (DOB 02/14/79), of Port Hueneme, has been convicted by a jury of raping an incompetent person. A judge ...also found true the aggravating factor that the victim was particularly vulnerable.
Deputy District Attorney Emily Reber, a member of the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault Unit, prosecuted the case.
“We are grateful to the jury for their careful consideration and for delivering a verdict that brings justice to the victim,” Ms. Reber said. “This defendant exploited the vulnerability of a woman who deserved care and dignity, not manipulation and harm.”
READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4iud2B2