Orange County leaders have now spent over $11 million in settlements and legal battles defending DA Todd Spitzer’s workplace with nearly half a dozen other cases still pending.
Tag: sexual harassment
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney Could Face Trial for Allegedly Punishing Whistleblowers
One of District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s former top prosecutors is taking him and OC Superior Court Judge Shawn Nelson to court, arguing she was discriminated against after she helped other women report alleged sexual harassment.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
DA Spitzer Wins Lawsuit Against Competitor, Blocking Ballot Statement Slamming His Record
Spitzer’s court victory means Pete Hardin can’t even reference his opponent in his ballot statement to voters.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Orange County Labor Federation Fires Director Julio Perez Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
Delegates for the Orange County Labor Federation voted unanimously Thursday night to fire Executive Director Julio Perez, after a months-long investigation found “credible testimony from multiple women” of sexual harassment and retaliation by Perez.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Spitzer: California Legislative Leadership Must Expose Sexual Harassment
Orange County Supervisor Todd Spitzer, who is running for DA in 2018, writes that all investigative reports related to sexual harassment allegations in the state legislature should be released once their findings are concluded.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Democratic Party, Labor Officials Accused of Sexual Harassment Face Internal Investigations
The former executive director of the Democratic Party of Orange County and the executive director of the Orange County Labor Federation both face internal investigations after several women posted allegations of sexual harassment and abuse against the two men on social media last week.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Campaign Staffer for Phil Janowicz Resigns Over Sexual Harassment Charges
A campaign staffer for Phil Janowicz, a Democratic congressional candidate running against Republican congressman Rep. Ed Royce, has resigned over allegations he sexually harassed women while an employee of the Democratic Party of Orange County.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
OC Democratic Party, Labor Federation Officials Accused of Sexual Harassment and Abuse
A former Orange County Democratic Party official and a high-ranking member of the Orange County Labor Federation have been accused of sexual harassment and abuse, amid a national scandal in which women from Hollywood to the state capitol have come forward with reports of sexual wrongdoing.
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
DA Officials Say They’ve Addressed Sexual Conduct Issues Within Investigations Unit
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
Report Reveals Toxic Atmosphere Inside Santa Ana City Hall
An outside investigation found that City Manager David Cavazos’ complaints of sexual harassment against Councilwoman Michele Martinez were unfounded. It also explored allegations that Cavazos ordered a staffer to monitor Mayor Miguel Pulido’s emails.
