Rackauckas Likely to Face Yet Another Investigation
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The county Board of Supervisors indicated this week that they’ll launch a probe into the DA’s controversial DNA collection program.
DA Announces Committee to Examine Prosecutorial Misconduct
Countywide
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District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has empaneled a committee of five independent attorneys to examine his office’s controversial, and at-times, illegal use of jailhouse informants.
Audit: DA Deficient in Training and Oversight of Major Cases
Government
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A review, sparked by revelations of prosecutorial misconduct involving a jailhouse informants system, found the office is significantly behind other local counties in the level of training provided to prosecutors.
Legal Experts Call for Independent Probe of DA Actions in Dekraai Case
Countywide
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Legal scholars, including UCI Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, say conflicts prevent the attorney general’s office from adequately investigating prosecutorial misconduct in the case.
Judge Recuses Himself From Wozniak Case
Costa Mesa
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Citing negative feelings toward public defender, James A. Stotler said Tuesday another judge should hear high-profile murder case.
Final Arguments Made in Unique Attempt to Save Mass Murderer From Death
Government
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A months-long and unprecedented hearing on alleged prosecutorial misconduct in the case of Scott Evans Dekraai drew to a close Thursday.