FPPC REJECTS BOGUS COMPLAINT AGAINST CHRIS KELLY (6/7/10)

Today the Chris Kelly for Attorney General campaign received notice that the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) will not investigate claims made by Kamala Harris' campaign regarding Chris Kelly's contributions to his campaign for California Attorney General, citing "insufficient evidence to warrant further investigation," and is thus "closing the matter."
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CHRIS KELLY CAMPAIGN FILES FPPC COMPLAINT AGAINST POWERPAC.ORG VOTER FUND FOR HIDING DONORS, CONDUCTING ILLEGAL INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE ON BEHALF OF KAMALA HARRIS (6/6/10)

Today the Chris Kelly for Attorney General campaign filed an FPPC complaint against the PowerPAC.org Voter Fund for violating election law in an independent expenditure on behalf of Kamala Harris and unlawfully hiding its donors and contributions.
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CHRIS KELLY DONATES ANOTHER $2.5 MILLION TO CAMPAIGN IN SPRINT TO THE FINISH BEFORE ELECTION DAY (6/4/10)

Today the Chris Kelly for Attorney General campaign announced that Kelly donated an additional $2.5 million to his campaign in the homestretch before Election Day to build on the incredible momentum his campaign has garnered over the past month.
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Kamala Harris Announces her Anti-Facebook Ad on... Facebook? (6/3/10)

With just days left until the June 8th primary election, Kamala Harris unveiled a new campaign ad, slamming Facebook for being unsafe. Where did she take her last stand against Facebook? Why, Facebook, of course. Announcing her anti-Facebook ad on Facebook, Harris takes the old adage "do as I say, not as I do" to a whole new stratosphere.
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CHRIS KELLY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCES LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSEMENTS (6/3/10)

Today the Chris Kelly for Attorney General campaign announced endorsements from Asst. Sheriff of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Paul Tanaka, the Vice President of the Sacramento Asian Peace Officers Association Randy Kajioka and the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, citing his experience working with Attorneys General across the country to reduce crime.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY PROFILED IN NEW YORK TIMES (5/14/10)

In an article published today, the New York Times profiled Democrat Chris Kelly's candidacy for Attorney General, highlighting Kelly's leadership in developing groundbreaking Internet safeguards and his role in protecting Internet users from predators online.
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CURRENT AND FORMER ATTORNEYS GENERAL FROM ACROSS THE NATION BACK CHRIS KELLY FOR CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL (5/5/10)

Today former and current Attorneys General from across the nation, including former Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, current Oregon Attorney General John Kroger, and former Indiana Attorney General Jeff Modisett, announced their support of Chris Kelly for Attorney General, saying he is the most qualified candidate in the race.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY TAKES HIS MESSAGE ON INNOVATION AND REDUCING CRIME TO THE AIRWAVES STATEWIDE (5/5/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly took to the airwaves to convey his message to California voters that he is the best choice for California Attorney General. Kelly will continue to communicate his plan to fight crime through tough, innovative policies that address the roots of criminal activity and help keep our communities safe.
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CHRIS KELLY ANNOUNCES POLICY PLATFORM TO STRENGTHEN SEX OFFENDER LAWS (5/4/10)

The plan will strengthen California's sex offenders registry by requiring sex offenders to hand over their email and online identities and aliases and supporting Chelsea's Law; altering Contractors State Licensing Board qualifications; barring sex offenders from working in home construction; and working with the California Sex Offender Management Board to streamline the management of sex offenders in California.
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STATEMENT FROM CHRIS KELLY, CANDIDATE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (4/28/10)

When I am Attorney General, Facebook, like every company, will have to comply with its obligations to adhere to the law, provide truthful information to consumers and to keep its promises about their privacy rights. As Attorney General, I will represent the citizens of the state of California to protect consumers from fraud and other corporate malfeasance. Any company that breaks the law, including Facebook, will face the full extent of the state's prosecutorial powers.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY CONTRIBUTES AN ADDITIONAL $4 MILLION TO HIS CAMPAIGN (4/27/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly reported contributing an additional $4 million to his campaign on top of the $4 million already contributed, continuing to uphold his commitment to run an aggressive campaign to communicate with California voters. In addition to contributing substantial funding to his own campaign, Kelly has raised funds from supporters across the state of California.
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CHRIS KELLY SUPPORTS CRIME VICTIMS DURING NATIONAL WEEK OF OBSERVANCE (4/20/10)

Today Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly offered his support for crime victims throughout California, including those who marched on the State Capitol in observance of "National Crime Victims' Rights Week." On Friday, Kelly also participated in a rally with crime victims on the steps of the Los Angeles City Hall to oppose cutbacks in law enforcement.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY ANNOUNCES POLICY PLATFORM TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA CONSUMERS (3/30/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly released a policy platform: "Protecting California Consumers," to protect California consumers from unscrupulous business practices, identity theft and online crimes. As California consumers continue to suffer from high foreclosure rates, unregulated payday lending scams, and a significant rise in Internet fraud, the plan outlines Kelly's innovative strategy to enhance consumer protection for all Californians.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY LAUNCHES PETITION URGING OTHER STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL TO DROP THEIR LAWSUIT AGAINST HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL (3/24/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly called on all Californians to sign a petition opposing a lawsuit against the federal government, filed by 13 state Attorneys General, challenging the overhaul of the United States' healthcare system. The lawsuit, led by Republican Attorney General of Florida, Bill McCollum, contends the new health care legislation unconstitutionally penalizes citizens if they don't buy insurance.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY REPORTS MORE CASH ON HAND THAN ANY OTHER CANDIDATE IN THE RACE, WITH $3.4 MILLION IN HIS CAMPAIGN COFFERS (3/23/10)

Reporting more than $3.4 million cash on hand, today Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly showed more campaign cash available than all of his competitors in the race, including $2 million more than San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY REPORTS AN ADDITIONAL $2 MILLION CONTRIBUTION TO CAMPAIGN (3/18/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly contributed an additional $2 million to his campaign, vowing to run a substantial and competitive race that reaches out to voters across California with his innovative ideas to fight crime, protect consumers, and keep Californians safe.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY CALLS ON SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT ATTORNEY KAMALA HARRIS TO STOP STONE-WALLING (3/10/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly called upon San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris to stop her bureaucratic stone-walling of an open-record request made nearly 12 weeks ago for information on her tenure as District Attorney.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY ANNOUNCES POLICY PLATFORM TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT (3/9/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly released a policy platform focusing on the need to improve protective measures and high-tech resources for California’s police officers and other law enforcement officers.
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NEW CRIME STATISTICS CAST SERIOUS DOUBTS ON SAN FRANCISCO D.A. KAMALA HARRIS’ ABILITY TO PROTECT CALIFORNIANS (3/1/10)

Citing troubling new crime statistics from the California Department of Justice, today Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly questioned the ability of San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris to effectively protect the citizens of California from violent crime.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY ANNOUNCES CRIME PREVENTION PLATFORM (2/17/10)

Today, California Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly released a crime prevention policy platform, outlining his plans to expand educational and economic opportunities for all Californians, reduce gang activity, strengthen effective rehabilitation programs, and improve community-police relations.
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ORANGE COUNTY FIREFIGHTERS ENDORSE CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL (2/16/10)

Citing his commitment to protecting the citizens of California, the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association announced its endorsement of Democratic candidate Chris Kelly for Attorney General.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY VISITS SACRAMENTO HIGH TECH CRIME LAB (2/16/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly visited the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force center, an innovative crime lab that investigates white collar, identity theft and other crimes, across multiple jurisdictions. A division of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, the Task Force includes 32 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies encompassing the 34 counties of the Eastern Judicial District of the state of California.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY LEADS DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY OPPONENTS WITH $2 MILLION CASH ON HAND (2/2/10)

Financial reports released Monday by each of the Democratic primary candidates show Kelly leading with $2,034,000 followed by Kamala Harris with $1,247,353, Rocky Delgadillo with $1,185,429, Alberto Torrico with $1,125,982, Ted Lieu with $1,023,357, and Pedro Nava with only $339,001 cash on hand.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY REPORTS OVER $2 MILLION CASH ON HAND FOR THE JUNE PRIMARY ELECTION (2/1/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly reported $2,034,000 in cash on hand as of December 31, 2009.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY EMPHASIZES INNOVATION AS A MEANS TO A MORE EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT (1/7/10)

Today Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly participated in a panel discussion at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Association Conference (CES). Kelly, former Chief Privacy Officer for Facebook, spoke to some of the world's leading technology publishers, researchers and reviewers during the Implementation Meets Innovation panel at the Kids@Play Summit at CES.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL CANDIDATE CHRIS KELLY RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER’S PROPOSAL TO PRIVATIZE CALIFORNIA PRISONS (1/6/10)

In response to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s State of the State Address, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly called on the Governor to replace finger pointing with real solutions to reform California’s dysfunctional prison system.
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Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly rolls out call to return innovation to government, reports significant contribution to campaign (1/5/10)

Today, Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly announced a call at the start of a new decade to restart California government with innovative new leadership. In support of the movement, he also announced a significant personal contribution of $2 million to his campaign. This contribution was made prior to the December 31st filing deadline, and will be reported at the end of January.
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California Attorney General Candidate Chris Kelly's "Innovation First" Plan Highlighted on Huffington Post (12/9/09)

Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly was featured on Huffington Post discussing the important role innovation can play in preventing and reducing violent crime for the state of California. As the next Attorney General for the state of California, Kelly describes how he will provide law enforcement with the latest crime-fighting and crime-solving technology.
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Attorney General Candidate Chris Kelly Announces Innovative Crime Fighting Technology Platform (12/9/09)

Today, California Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly launched his new innovative crime fighting technology plan, Innovation First: Using Technology to Fight Crime.
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AG Candidate and Former Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Chris Kelly Praises Increased Safeguards Against Online Predators (12/1/09)

California Democratic Attorney General candidate and former Facebook Chief Privacy Officer Chris Kelly praised today's announcement by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo that more than 3,500 New York state sex offenders have been purged from social networking sites MySpace and Facebook.
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Democratic AG Candidate Chris Kelly to Receive Robert W. Leach Victim Advocate Award (11/12/09)

California Attorney General candidate Chris Kelly will be awarded the prestigious Robert W. Leach Victim Advocate Award on Thursday at the annual ADDA (Association of Deputy District Attorneys) Awards Dinner.
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California AG Candidate, Chris Kelly Named Honorary Board Member of the Golden Badge Foundation (11/9/09)

California Attorney General candidate, Chris Kelly, was recently appointed to be an Honorary Board member of the Golden Badge Foundation. The Golden Badge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports various law enforcement related causes.
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California AG Candidate Testifies Before Department of Commerce on Significance of Online Safety Technology (11/3/09)

California Attorney General candidate, Chris Kelly testified before the U.S. Department of Commerce at an Online Safety and Technology Working Group Meeting on Tuesday, featuring federal government officials, representatives from States Attorneys General, and representatives from the private sector.
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AG Candidate Chris Kelly Receives Endorsement from Largest Prosecutors Union in the Country (8/3/09)

California Attorney General Candidate Chris Kelly and the largest prosecutors union in the country, the Association of Deputy District Attorneys (ADDA) of Los Angeles County, announced that the ADDA has endorsed Kelly's candidacy for Attorney general.
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AG Candidate Chris Kelly Building Up Campaign Staff (7/17/09)

California Attorney General exploratory candidate, Chris Kelly, announced the initial formation of his campaign team today, gearing up for what promises to be a hotly contested Democratic primary.
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