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DA records contradict its public statements for why the DA’s office did not file DUI hit-and-run charges against Santa Ana police Sgt. Gerry Serrano, who now leads the city’s influential officers’ union.
Los Angeles Police Department Officer Kevin Ferguson, who fired his gun during a 2016 altercation with a group of Anaheim teenagers, will not face any criminal charges for his actions, said Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas at a news conference Wednesday morning.
County Counsel Leon Page said Tom Conklin and Abraham Santos’ claims of wrongdoing were found to be false in an independent investigation. Their attorney disputes the investigation and says his clients will be filing suit.
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.
A split Garden Grove City Council Tuesday night failed to take action on a proposal to reform how they conduct closed-door meetings and launch an audit of the controversial employment contract the city gave to former Fire Chief David Barlag.
Garden Grove city officials handed over records in April in response to a request by the District Attorney’s office, which is investigating allegations of nepotism and Brown Act violations.
An assistant district attorney recently confirmed via email an ongoing investigation into a complaint that Supervisor Andrew Do does not live in the district he represents.
The DA’s office says the investigation into Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido goes on, despite the passing of a statute of limitations deadline outlined in a city report.