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SANTA ANA, Calif. – Detectives with the Santa Ana Police Department sought the public's help with locating a man accused of raping a woman who needed help with her immigration status.

The victim was unaware that the suspect had been disbarred.

What we know:

Santa Ana PD officials said on Nov. 12, 2024, the alleged victim reported she met with the suspect, identified as 65-year-old Jose Bernal, who claimed to be an attorney.

The two met at his office located at 1203 E. 17th St., located between Grand and Lincoln avenues.

The victim told authorities she was looking

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