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Dark past of California supervisor candidate exposed — and the hell he put his ex-wife through

Nypost · · 570 words · By Kevin Barr
Candidate Misconduct/Criminal History Domestic Conflict/Abuse Allegations
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Name Calling / Labeling 60% confidence
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“Charles “Brook” Allen, who is running for a seat on the Madera County Board of Supervisors, has a decades-long history of legal troubles — including a criminal conviction and ongoing court cases — according to a report from the Fresno Bee.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1986 United States Senate election in California took place on November 4, 1986. Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Alan Cranston narrowly won re-election to a fourth and final term over Republican…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 California Insurance Commissioner election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the Insurance Commissioner of California. Under California's nonpartisan blanket primary law, all candidates…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 California State Assembly election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with the primary election being held on June 2, 2026. All of the seats of the California State Assembly will be e…
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“Allen, 48, was previously incarcerated after a 2000 crash in Alpine County, California in which he drove under the influence and struck a 61-year-old woman who later died, the outlet reported.”
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“He ultimately entered a no-contest plea and served about 30 months in custody.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charles Allen Lechmere (5 October 1849 – 23 December 1920), also known as Charles Allen Cross, was an English delivery driver who became involved in the unsolved Whitechapel murders after he reportedl…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Charles Mengel Allen (November 22, 1916 – January 4, 2000) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor. Though he got his star…
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“Allen’s ex-wife accused him of years of emotional and verbal abuse during a contentious divorce, according to filings reviewed by The Bee.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Allen University provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran statu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Make a difference in healthcare by pursuing an Allen College degree. Small class sizes, high certification pass rates, and excellent faculty make Allen College graduates sought after nationwide.
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“In 2008, she and the couple’s young son fled to a domestic violence shelter, and she was granted a restraining order against Allen that remained in place for five years, the outlet reported.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clarence Ray Allen (January 16, 1930 – January 17, 2006) was an American gang leader and proxy murderer who was executed in 2006 at the age of 76 by lethal injection at San Quentin State Prison for th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (July 26, 1895 – August 27, 1964) was an American vaudevillian, singer, actress, and comedian who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of h…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Keith Howell Charles Allen (born 2 September 1953) is a Welsh actor and television presenter. He is the father of singer Lily Allen and actor Alfie Allen, and brother of actor/director Kevin Allen.
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“In court documents, she alleged a pattern of abuse in which Allen would yell insults, throw objects, and attempt to control access to money and communication.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Allen University provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran statu…
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“Records cited by the outlet also show the couple’s therapist raised concerns about Allen’s temper, while a behavioral health official warned it was “imperative” the woman and her child remain in a confidential shelter location due to safety concerns.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2017 Fresno shootings occurred on April 18, 2017, in Fresno, California, leaving three white men dead. The gunman, Kori Ali Muhammad, had also shot a security guard dead at a Motel 6 on April 13 p…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Clarence Ray Allen (January 16, 1930 – January 17, 2006) was an American gang leader and proxy murderer who was executed in 2006 at the age of 76 by lethal injection at San Quentin State Prison for th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Patrick Allen (born May 21, 1996) is an American professional football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). A lightly regarded high school prospect, Allen be…
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“The candidate, who currently serves as a trustee on the Yosemite Unified School District board, is also facing ongoing legal scrutiny tied to his businesses.”
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“He is listed as a defendant in a misdemeanor case alleging failure to maintain workers’ compensation insurance, and separately in a civil lawsuit accusing one of his companies of removing a tree without consent — claims he disputes, The Bee reported.”
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“State records also show one of his companies was suspended in 2021 over unpaid taxes, with more than $17,000 still owed as of April, according to the outlet.”
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