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Tag: Peter Hardin
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Hardin Was Counseled About Being Seen as a ‘Womanizer’ at OCDA, Says Retired Top Official
Hardin’s supervisor confronted him about the allegations, says Jaime Coulter, who oversaw Hardin’s supervisor. Hardin says Coulter is mistaken.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Alleged ‘Womanizer’ Memo Sparks Questions About DA Challenger Hardin’s Behavior As Prosecutor
An alleged memo from Hardin’s then-supervisor says he had a reputation of trying to date women in cases he prosecuted. Hardin denies the claims.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Battle to Become Orange County’s Next District Attorney Heats Up
A District Attorney reelection bid announcement by incumbent Todd Spitzer this week led to dramatic verbal clashing between supporters and opponents. At stake is the county prosecutor office’s approach to public safety.
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Did DA Todd Spitzer Use His Offices to Illegally Campaign? State AG is Asked to Investigate
Paul Wilson, a former Spitzer ally turned critic, says he’s filed a complaint with the state’s top prosecutor alleging the DA broke the law by allowing speakers to campaign on taxpayer property at a victim’s rally. Spitzer says the allegations are totally false.
Posted inGovernment
DA Todd Spitzer Says it Was Too Hard to Fundraise for Victims’ Memorial He Championed at a County Park, Yet He Raised 50 Times More for His Own Election
The memorial is years late and massively scaled down. Spitzer raised $3 million for his election but only $58,000 for the victims memorial he promised to champion.
Posted inGovernment
Political Campaigning Happened at DA’s Office During Victims’ Event, Says County Supervisor Who Attended
A county supervisor says there was blatant political campaigning at the DA’s headquarters last week during a victims rally event that was organized, promoted and broadcast with taxpayer resources. DA Todd Spitzer hasn’t responded to messages for comment.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Prosecutor Race Heats Up as DA’s Rally for Victims Criticizes His Election Opponent. Is That Legal?
It’s prompting accusations from Todd Spitzer’s opponent that he violated a state law against using taxpayer resources for campaigning. Spitzer didn’t respond to a request for comment.
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The National Movement to Replace DAs Arrives in Orange County
The latest target is Orange County’s Republican DA, Todd Spitzer, who’s staring down a reportedly well-funded opponent in Peter Hardin, a Democrat former prosecutor.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Ex-Prosecutor Peter Hardin Announces He’s Running Against DA Todd Spitzer
Peter Hardin calls the current DA “a walking scandal and an unfit leader.” Spitzer says the newcomer is part of a “pro-criminal agenda” along the lines of George Gascón.
