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A county grand jury found a widespread perception within the investigations bureau that promotions and favorable treatment went to employees as a result of sexual relationships with superiors.
It’s up to county supervisors to decide whether to settle the claims, which would prevent lawsuits. A settlement discussion is scheduled for Tuesday.
Orange County District Attorney officials interfered in political corruption investigations and a murder trial, according to two government claims filed against the County of Orange on Friday.
Investigations into the Santa Ana mayor, county supervisor, and state senator are the subject of a records request by Craig Hunter, who alleged in a legal claim this month that District Attorney Tony Rackauckas “interfered in political corruption criminal investigations.” A spokeswoman for Rackauckas disputes the claim.
Spitzer requested the federal takeover Monday, citing “continuing revelations of scandal” under DA Tony Rackauckas. Rackauckas’ office fired back, accusing Spitzer of using his position as county supervisor to campaign for his own run for District Attorney.
Craig Hunter, the former chief investigator to District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, claims the DA interfered in political corruption investigations of his political allies. The DA’s office is disputing Hunter’s legal claim.
The DA’s office says it cannot reveal why Craig Hunter is departing, but indicated the “action” taken involving him happened quickly.
A controversial contract to outsource background investigations at the District Attorney’s office is slated to return for a decision by county supervisors on Tuesday.
There will be four independent reviews of a police shooting death that shattered trust between Latinos and the Anaheim Police Department. But penetrating the police “code of silence” could prove difficult.
Using funds seized in drug raids, the Police Department is planning to buy a new, fixed-wing airplane to replace a 12-year-old helicopter.