Daniel Stern Misdemeanor Solicitation Charge Dismissed
Court dismissed Daniel Stern's misdemeanor solicitation charge after he completed a diversion program, records show.
Overview
Ventura County Judge Paul Baelly dismissed the misdemeanor charge of engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution against Daniel Stern, 68, on Feb. 6, 2026, according to online court records.
Police issued Stern a citation on Dec. 10, 2025 following a Camarillo hotel sting, and prosecutors filed a misdemeanor charge in January 2026, records show.
A representative for the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said Stern completed a mandated education class and that dismissals are the office's standard disposition for first-time prostitution offenses.
Under California law the misdemeanor carried a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, according to court filings.
The dismissal ends the criminal case against Stern and no further prosecution is pending, according to online court records.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report the dismissal factually and without sensational language, listing charges, penalties, and procedural details. They cite the DA’s representative explaining the "standard disposition," note Stern’s exit from the pilot, and state attempts to reach his reps. The coverage relies on official records and avoids evaluative adjectives.
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FAQ
Daniel Stern, 68, was issued a misdemeanor citation on December 10, 2025, by Ventura County sheriff’s deputies following an alleged prostitution sting at a Camarillo hotel; he was not arrested.
The charge was dismissed on February 6, 2026, after Stern completed a mandated education class, which is the standard disposition for first-time prostitution offenses according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
Under California law, the misdemeanor of engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution carried a maximum penalty of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Stern has not made any public statement regarding the allegation, and his representatives have not offered comments to the press.
Daniel Stern is best known for his role as Marv Murchins, one of the burglars in the 'Home Alone' movies, as well as roles in 'City Slickers' and voicing the adult Kevin on 'The Wonder Years'; he now works as a sculptor and farmer.
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