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Carlos Bustmante — a former high-ranking county official and Santa Ana councilman — will stand trial on nine alleged crimes, but judge throws out eight of 13 felony charges.
Final phase of the preliminary hearing in the Carlos Bustamante Public Works Department sex abuse case starts this afternoon.
Last witness says sex was consensual. Defense focuses on apparent witness contradictions.
Woman who broke off a consensual sex relationship with ex Public Works executive testifies he continued inappropriate touching despite her protests.
