The San Mateo County District Attorney's Office announced Monday the dismissal of criminal charges against the owner of an Indiana specialty car shop that sheriff's deputies raided in July.
District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe said his office will drop charges of felony theft by false pretense and felony diversion of construction funds against Mark Racop, 57, after a review of newly acquired information. The charges were related to an alleged contract payment dispute involving Racop's car shop, which manufactures replica Batmobiles from the 60s-era TV show.
"After consideration of all of the facts and circumstances presented to this office, it is my conclusion the evidence does not warrant criminal prosecution," Wagstaffe said. Anagnostou filed a civil lawsuit against Racop in August 2021 claiming a breach of contract over the purchase, claiming construction of the vehicle had extended beyond the contract timeline.
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