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.
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4 Key Questions as Bustamante Hearing Enters Second Week
Final phase of the preliminary hearing in the Carlos Bustamante Public Works Department sex abuse case starts this afternoon.
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Testimony Wraps Up in Bustamante Hearing
Last witness says sex was consensual. Defense focuses on apparent witness contradictions.
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County Worker Claims Bustamante Masturbated in Her Office
Woman who broke off a consensual sex relationship with ex Public Works executive testifies he continued inappropriate touching despite her protests.
