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Social Justice Board Member Arrested for Domestic Violence

1/3/2026

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On January 1, 2026, Marlene Esquivel, a West Hollywood Social Justice Advisory Board member, was arrested on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant.
After the arrest, Esquivel resigned from the board, which advises the city council on social and racial equity.
Esquivel was released on a $50,000 bond as details about the incident remained limited.
Contact attempts with Esquivel or board members for comment were unsuccessful.

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Story summary

On January 1, 2026, Marlene Esquivel, a West Hollywood Social Justice Advisory Board member, was arrested on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant.
After the arrest, Esquivel resigned from the board, which advises the city council on social and racial equity.
Esquivel was released on a $50,000 bond as details about the incident remained limited.
Contact attempts with Esquivel or board members for comment were unsuccessful.