Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas faces a $21,000 fine from the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for failing to publicly report more than $190,000 he solicited for a charity he heads, according to the FPPC board meeting agenda released Monday.
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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.
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DA’s Monitor on Use of Informants Didn’t File Reports He Promised
Stephen G. Larson and his law firm have been paid at least $140,000 in taxpayer funds, but did not file the two reports he promised for the first half of this year. He said they weren’t required by his contract and his time was better spent working on the informant issues.
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A Third Candidate Enters the Race for District Attorney
Former Brea Mayor Brett Murdock, a Democrat, has joined the 2018 race for District Attorney, making him the third candidate.
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Report on DA’s Office Reforms on Informant Use Expected Soon
The reforms were recommended as the result of an ongoing scandal in which jailhouse informants were illegally used and relevant evidence was not provided to defense attorneys.
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Reiff: Law Prof Mainero Says He’d Love to be DA but Hates the Politics
Chapman University Law Professor and former Orange County supervisor chief of staff Mario Mainero discusses the controversies enveloping the county District Attorney’s office. The discord has fueled an election challenge to incumbent Tony Rackauckas from Supervisor Todd Spitzer. But many observers are pushing for an “outsider” to enter the race. Is Mainero the answer? He discusses the state of justice in OC and whether he’ll run for DA.
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Spitzer Leads in County Campaign Fundraising, According to Latest Disclosures
The latest campaign finance disclosures filed with the county Registrar of Voters show Supervisor Todd Spitzer, who is challenging District Attorney Tony Rackauckas for his seat in 2018, leading in fundraising with more than $1.29 million in his campaign coffers at the end of June.
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Spitzer Joins Closed Session After Being Assured DA Wrong About Conflict of Interest
County Counsel Leon Page said the conflict of interest claims were “simply not true.”
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Rackauckas and Spitzer Clash Over Settlement Talks on DA Investigators’ Claims
It’s up to county supervisors to decide whether to settle the claims, which would prevent lawsuits. A settlement discussion is scheduled for Tuesday.
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DA Investigator Who Filed Legal Claim Placed on Administrative Leave
Tom Conklin, an investigator for the Orange County District Attorney who filed a complaint in May claiming he has faced retaliation for whistleblowing, was placed on administrative leave July 13.
