Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A CalMatters investigation found hundreds of cases where drivers with deadly crash convictions kept or regained licenses. Weak DUI laws and court failures to report vehicular manslaughter leave license suspensions largely up to the DMV, which often does not act.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS
Neil Chase
Tamara Gould
Angela Boisvert

PRODUCERS
Robert Meeks
Mia Henry
Colin Taylor

REPORTER
Khari Johnson

EDITORS
Robert Meeks
Anthony Bibian

CALMATTERS EDITOR IN CHIEF
Kristen Go

PRODUCTION MANAGER
Robert McDonnell

SERIES BRANDING
Israel Mendez

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