"Despite California Courts recognizing the concept of coercive control, there was no actual statutory prohibition against this form of domestic abuse. That changed in September 2020 when the Governor of California signed a bill into law clarifying the state’s Domestic Violence Prevention Act that coercive control constitutes a form of domestic abuse.
Specifically, the law amends Section 6320 of the Family Code so that “disturbing the peace of the other party” (which is grounds to obtain a DV Restraining order) includes coercive control. The California legislature unequivocally recognized that actions that result in the destruction of “mental or emotional calm” of a victim is a form of domestic abuse, even when there is no act of physical violence . . . "
Comments: "Ah, Yes. Another California Law open to Judicial interpretation to slam the poor married man at the behest of a vindictive spouse."
"So Newsom is guilty of “coercive control” by imposing the Covid lockdowns. Since this is ongoing, prosecuting him for this would not be ex post facto."
"The idea is that it’s just another law they can use to get people they don’t like. Also, since every parent would be guilty of it at some time they can troll the society and keep their calendars full of new cases, expand the bureaucracy, etc. It’s a win-win for the govt. Who cares about the citizens?"