Investigating OC Law Enforcement: Orange County’s DA and Sheriff Are Under Rare Scrutiny
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The question now is, what, if anything, will result from the investigations.
OC Supervisors Argue Over Request for Federal Takeover of DA’s Office
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Some supervisors criticized Todd Spitzer’s request as pointless and misguided, while Spitzer called on his colleagues to take action when they learn of corruption allegations.
Spitzer Calls for Federal Takeover of OC District Attorney’s Office
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Spitzer requested the federal takeover Monday, citing “continuing revelations of scandal” under DA Tony Rackauckas. Rackauckas’ office fired back, accusing Spitzer of using his position as county supervisor to campaign for his own run for District Attorney.
OC Sheriff Wants to Expand Immigration Detention in County Jails
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If approved by supervisors at their public meeting Tuesday, Hutchens’ proposal would allow her department to hold an additional 120 immigration detainees.
Judge Set to Decide Whether to Bar DA From Another Murder Case
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Like in the jailhouse snitch case, Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals is being asked to remove District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office from a murder case due to allegations that prosecutors violated the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
Feds Test Rodney King Law With Jail Informants Investigation
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The U.S. Department of Justice investigation marks the first time the 1994 law, which historically has been used against police departments, is being directed at a prosecution agency for constitutional rights violations in criminal cases.
OC Sheriff Gets Advisor to Act as ‘Insurance Policy’ Against Further Scandal
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Amid an ongoing scandal over misuse of jailhouse informants, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens received unanimous approval from county supervisors to hire a “constitutional policing” advisor who would report directly to her.
‘A Failure of Leadership’ in DA’s Office, Panel Finds
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In a scathing report, independent legal authorities evaluating the jailhouse informants scandal found District Attorney Tony Rackauckas’ office has a “win at all costs” mentality and is in need of a substantial reorganization.
County Seeking State Money for Jail Rebuild
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Officials say new intake center in Santa Ana would improve health services for the 60,000 inmates booked annually into county jails.
New York Times Calls for Federal Investigation of OC District Attorney’s Office
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The Times’ editorial board did not pull any punches, describing the actions of prosecutors as “blatant and systematic misconduct” and calling on the U.S. Justice Department to launch an investigation.