Bill Essayli

Bill Essayli

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Bill Essayli is a California State Assembly member known for introducing legislation aimed at restricting transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports, emphasizing a push for change at the state level in response to federal policies.

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U.S. prosecutor Bill Essayli argued that 'Left used his TV appearances to disguise his intentions, manipulate the stock market and pad his pockets.'

Short seller Andrew Left’s conviction shows social media can be used to rip off retail investors
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-03
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Bill Essayli, the assistant U.S. attorney, celebrated the guilty plea as a success in defending the country against China's attempts to corrupt institutions.

Exalcaldesa de California se declara culpable de actuar como agente secreto de China
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-05-30
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Bill Essayli defended the actions of border agents in the context of the shooting incident.

Ausgerechnet Waffengegner verteidigen, dass Alex Pretti bewaffnet zur Demo kam
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-30
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US attorney Bill Essayli drew ire from gun-rights supporters for his comments on approaching law enforcement with a gun.

Gun-rights groups decried the administration’s rhetoric on Alex Pretti’s gun. Then Trump went even further.
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-28
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Bill Essayli commented that approaching law enforcement with a weapon could justify their use of lethal force.

La muerte de Alex Pretti agrieta la alianza entre los defensores de las armas y Trump | Inmigración en Estados Unidos
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-01-26
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Bill Essayli posted on social media regarding the legal implications of approaching law enforcement with a gun.

Donald Trump says his administration is reviewing Alex Pretti shooting | Minneapolis
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
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Bill Essayli warned that approaching law enforcement with a gun could lead to being shot.

Gun rights groups and legal experts question Trump administration’s stance on the Second Amendment after shooting
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-26
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Bill Essayli, a federal prosecutor, stated that approaching law enforcement with a gun could justify being shot.

How the Trump administration rushed to judgment – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-26
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Bill Essayli, First Assistant US Attorney for the Central District of California, commented on the risks of approaching law enforcement with a gun.

NRA stress right to carry weapons in wake of Minneapolis shooting
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
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Bill Essayli, appointed by Trump, posted on social media regarding the legal implications of approaching law enforcement with a gun.

NRA and pro-gun groups call for ‘full investigation’ into killing of Alex Pretti | NRA
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-25
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Bill Essayli is a Trump appointee who made a controversial comment regarding law enforcement and firearms.

In Donald Trump’s America, the right to bear arms now puts a target on your back
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-25
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Bill Essayli, a federal prosecutor in California and known Trump supporter, claimed it was legal to shoot Pretti.

Vapenlobbyn kan vända sig mot Trump efter dödsskjutningen
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-01-25
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Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor for the Central District of California, stated that Wedding placed the bounty on the victim’s head.

Olympic snowboarder turned drug lord ‘captured by FBI’
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-24
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in the release that they will not tolerate criminal threats against public officials.

California man arrested, accused of threatening JD Vance on Disney Instagram
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-17
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Bill Essayli is the Deputy U.S. Attorney who linked the arrests to an effort to extinguish leftist terrorist threats.

El FBI arresta a cinco personas acusadas de planear presuntos ataques terroristas en Estados Unidos
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2025-12-16
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First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli tied the arrests to a push by the Trump administration against far-left-terror threats.

FBI arrests four people it says were planning to detonate pipe bombs on New Year’s Eve in California
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-15
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli commented on the indictment against Deepak Paradkar, alleging his involvement in a murder conspiracy.

Facing extradition, lawyer charged in Ryan Wedding case offers $5-million for bail release
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-12-11
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A federal judge in California also ruled in October that acting US attorney Bill Essayli had been serving unlawfully in the Central District of California.

Alina Habba resigns after court disqualified her from being New Jersey's top prosecutor
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
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First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli described Ryan Wedding's actions as erroneous in believing that a victim's death would dismiss charges against him.

Ryan Wedding: How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-12-06
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Bill Essayli was disqualified from his role as acting US attorney for the Southern District of California.

Appeals court disqualifies ex-Trump lawyer as New Jersey prosecutor
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-01
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Bill Essayli is the First Assistant U.S. Attorney who discussed the allegations against Deepak Paradkar.

Mississauga lawyer Deepak Paradkar arrested in Ryan Wedding case boasted about helping clients beat drug charges
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-20
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Bill Essayli is an Assistant U.S. Attorney who provided details on the charges against Ryan Wedding.

Attorney arrested for allegedly advising former Olympian client to kill witness
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-20
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U.S. attorney Bill Essayli emphasized the importance of arresting Deepak Paradkar in connection with Ryan Wedding's case.

U.S., Canadian authorities announce new arrests in efforts to prosecute fugitive Ryan Wedding
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-19
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The announcement is to feature remarks from U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, who leads federal prosecutors in that district.

U.S. seeks extradition of Montreal man amid reports he is connected to fugitive Ryan Wedding
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-11-19
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Bill Essayli is the acting US attorney for the Central District of California.

Immigration crackdown: Car crashes and rammings take center stage
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-25
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Acting US Attorney Bill Essayli stated that a vehicle is a deadly weapon in the context of the incident involving Mr Parias.

TikTok creator and US marshal shot during LA immigration raid
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-23
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Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli commented on the indictment, stating the conduct of the defendants is deeply offensive.

Disturbing voicemail taunts ICE agents as assaults and doxxings surge
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-14
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