Brenda Partch, whose son was killed in 2019, says Spitzer retraumatized her by backing off a death penalty case to protect himself.
Tag: Todd Spitzer
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Cheating Scandals Trigger Dropped Endorsements For DA Spitzer, Baytieh Judge Campaigns
San Diego DA drops endorsement for Spitzer as he faces blowback over how his statements impacted a death penalty case. A prominent law professor also dropped support for Ebrahim Baytieh, a former Spitzer deputy on the other end of controversy.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Prosecutors Challenge DA Spitzer for Bringing Race into Death Penalty Decision
Spitzer reportedly told his prosecutors he knew of Black men who get themselves out of bad circumstances by dating white women – prompting turmoil in the case.
Posted inNorberto Santana Jr.
Santana: Did OC District Attorney Todd Spitzer Fire a Top Prosecutor to Protect Himself?
This week, the DA abruptly fired one of his top prosecutors who is running For OC Superior Court Judge over cheating on prosecutions but there is mounting speculation about the timing of the firing.
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.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC’s Top Prosecutor Under Fire For Allegations That He Knowingly Promoted a Pervert Who Later Harassed DA Staff
Eight lawsuits are expected after a county investigation confirmed harassment of subordinates by former District Attorney executive Gary LoGalbo. DA Todd Spitzer disputes a lawsuit claim – rooted in the county’s own investigation – that he promoted LoGalbo despite knowing he was a “pervert” in his personal life.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Job Losses Amid Jail Stints Are a Key Factor in Family Homelessness, DA Says
Orange County DA Todd Spitzer said it’s time to rethink how low-level drug and alcohol offenses are handled, in order to prevent more people from falling into homelessness.
Posted inEconomy
Waves of Oil Spill Lawsuits Ready to Roll as OC Residents, Businesses, Local Governments Seek Accountability
Worried and suffering economic losses, OC residents and business owners are already taking their case to court.
Posted inGovernment
OC District Attorney Says Laguna Beach City Council Violated Brown Act
The district’s attorney is calling on the city to implement safeguards to their closed session meetings or face further action.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Does OC’s Homelessness Commission Actually Do Anything? Activists Say It’s Hopelessly Conflicted
At their most recent meeting, commissioners adjusted their meeting schedule and considered changes to their mission statement – but had no sign of recommending actions for how to improve homeless services.
