While his office is now investigating corruption in Anaheim, DA Todd Spitzer hasn’t done much to look into public corruption.
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OC District Attorney Confirms Corruption Investigation in Anaheim
DA Todd Spitzer’s announcement comes amidst a recent FBI investigation into corruption at city hall, which saw former mayor Harry Sidhu plead guilty in September.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney Resists Detailing Who He Prosecutes
New legal records from the ACLU highlight how DA Todd Spitzer regularly avoids releasing data on who his office chooses to prosecute.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC District Attorney Refuses to Release Racial Prosecution Data Despite Judge’s Order
While the ACLU has been slowly getting records on racial prosecution data, officials at the county prosecutor’s office have refused to publicly release anything – citing “ongoing litigation.”
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
OC Public Defender Says Jailhouse Informant Program Led to Dozens of Murder Charges Being Dropped
A new report from the assistant Orange County Public Defender Scott Sanders claims the scandal’s impact is wider than what was previously known, impacting over 50 cases.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
A Controversial Past Haunts Orange County’s CARE Court Judge
A new controversial program that could push mentally ill and disabled residents into court-mandated programs is being run by a former prosecutor with a history of violating defendants’ civil rights.
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Orange County District Attorney Forced to Release Racial Data on Who Gets Prosecuted
An ACLU victory in court means Orange County residents could soon find out which demographics prosecutors charge the most.
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Santana: Anaheim’s Corruption Probe Backs Up Years of Reporting, Community Concerns. Now What?
A bombshell report identifies nearly 60 potential criminal violations, much of it involving insider dealings, after an independent look at how Anaheim City Hall really works – or doesn’t – for residents.
Posted inInvestigative
Anaheim Investigators: Special Interests, Elected Officials Obstructed Corruption Probe
Independent investigators just delivered over 300 pages of details on alleged corruption at city hall. They also highlighted who was and wasn’t cooperative in their probe.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim’s Own Look at City Hall Finds Disneyland Resort Businesses Improperly Steer Policymaking
After a year, city leaders release a 350-page report that paints an ugly picture of Anaheim’s Chamber of Commerce, inside dealing on Angel Stadium sale, along with a habit of ignoring state transparency laws.
