Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula is a free man. A Fresno jury found him not guilty of one misdemeanor count of child abuse in a high-profile trial. At a post-trial news conference in his attorney’s office, Arambula answered a major question. Yes, he will continue with his job. After talking about problems...
Joaquin Arambula Testifies in Abuse Trial, Says He Never Struck Daughter
Joaquin Arambula was asked if he ever struck his 7-year-old daughter. He responded emphatically. “Absolutely not. I can’t say that more strongly,” said Arambula, who on Tuesday took the stand for the first time in the trial in which the Democratic assemblyman is accused of a misdemeanor count of child...
Joaquin Arambula’s Father Testifies in Child Abuse Trial
Who better to testify about the character of Joaquin Arambula than his father? Arambula’s defense team started its case Friday (May 10), calling witnesses to speak to the character of the Democratic assemblyman. He is accused of one misdemeanor count of child cruelty for allegedly injuring his 7-year-old daughter on...
Arambula’s Daughter Says She Was ‘Grasped,’ not Slapped
Defendant Joaquin Arambula’s 7-year old daughter spent most of Friday afternoon in Fresno County Superior Court. Holding a green purse with a cat’s face painted on the side and a stuffed toy bunny in a Wonder Woman costume, she took the stand as the prosecution's first witness. Arambula, who represents...