OC Examines Inmate Death as Mother Says It’s Been 12 Days Without Info
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The so-far unexplained death of Anthony Acevez is drawing interest from two county supervisors, in response to the man’s mother publicly asking for answers.
Grand Jury Finds Lack of Sheriff’s Department Oversight in Illegal Jail Phone Recordings
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A lack of oversight allowed the illegal recording of more than 30,000 phone calls between inmates and their attorneys inside county jails, according to the Orange County Grand Jury.
Grand Jury Warns Against Closing Any OC Landfills
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All three county landfills should stay open, the panel said, to prevent costs from increasing and additional traffic congestion in communities near still-operating garbage dumps.
Grand Jury to Cities & County: Stop Fighting, Form Regional Homelessness Board
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It’s time for the county and cities to stop the infighting that’s plagued recent efforts to build housing and shelters and instead form a regional body to address homelessness, according to an Orange County Grand Jury report released Thursday.
ACLU Sues DA and Sheriff Over Jailhouse Snitch Scandal
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The lawsuit claims the District Attorney and Sheriff continue to use informants illegally as part of a long-standing snitch program, despite official claims that the illegal use of informants is the work of a few rogue deputies.
Nakamura: Join the Orange County Grand Jury
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Judge Kirk Nakamura, Orange County Superior Court’s Assistant Presiding Judge, writes to invite local residents to make a difference and join the grand jury for the next year. This year’s deadline has been extended to Feb. 5.
DA Officials Say They’ve Addressed Sexual Conduct Issues Within Investigations Unit
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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.
OCDA Responds to Grand Jury Report on “Myth” of Jailhouse Informant Scandal
Jailhouse Snitch Scandal
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In an official response to the Orange County Grand Jury’s June report, which called the jailhouse informant scandal a “myth,” District Attorney Tony Rackauckas agreed with most of the report’s findings, except for those which criticized his department for a lack of training protocols and procedure.
Jail Leadership Failures Likely Helped Inmates Escape, Sheriff Agrees
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The sheriff agrees with the grand jury about a lack of supervision the Central Men’s Jail regarding key issues that could have prevented the escape, like properly inspecting plumbing tunnels, and that her executives failed to take action when problems with inmate counts were raised.
Grand Jury Report Details Allegations of Sexual Harassment and Favoritism Within DA Investigations Unit
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Sex between supervisors and subordinates, sexual harassment, and perceptions of a “good old boys club” that receives promotions and favorable treatment may contribute to a hostile work environment within the Orange County District Attorney’s investigations bureau, according to an Orange County Grand Jury report released Tuesday.