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Los Angeles Scoop · Jul 21, 2026

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California DMV Scandal Deepens — Some Could Now Face Criminal Prosecution California’s growing DMV testing scandal has taken another turn. Approximately 11,000 drivers are being forced to retake their written knowledge tests after the DMV detected irregularities that officials say could indicate cheating. Now, some cases have reportedly been referred to county district attorneys for possible criminal prosecution. The DMV has not disclosed how many people could potentially face charges and stressed that receiving a retest notice does not automatically mean someone cheated. Affected drivers must retake the written test within the required timeframe or risk losing their driving privileges, while lawmakers continue demanding answers over how the DMV identified the suspected cheating.

*California DMV Scandal Deepens — Some Could Now Face Criminal Prosecution* California’s growing DMV testing scandal has taken another turn. Approximately 11,000 drivers are being forced to retake their written knowledge tests after the DMV detected irregularities that officials say could indicate cheating. Now, some cases have reportedly been referred to county district attorneys for possible criminal prosecution. The DMV has not disclosed how many people could potentially face charges and stressed that receiving a retest notice does not automatically mean someone cheated. Affected drivers must retake the written test within the required timeframe or risk losing their driving privileges, while lawmakers continue demanding answers over how the DMV identified the suspected cheating.

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