US EditionSan Mateo County Sheriff Corpus Defends Herself in Unprecedented Removal Hearing
Sheriff Corpus faces allegations including intimidation, nepotism, and retaliation, with testimony highlighting a contested leadership amid claims of favoritism and workplace hostility.
- On Tuesday in Redwood City, Sheriff Christina Corpus of San Mateo County appeared in a removal hearing to respond to allegations that could lead to her dismissal from office.
- The hearing follows a unanimous Board of Supervisors' decision to remove Corpus, spurred by a 400-page investigation alleging retaliation, intimidation, and improper relationships within the Sheriff's Office.
- Corpus described facing workplace discrimination, denied wrongdoing including use of a homophobic slur and retaliatory arrest of a union leader, and defended paying $8,000 cash for diamond earrings herself.
- Corpus said she ran on changing traditional law enforcement, arguing her close ties with aide Victor Aenlle reflected that vision despite county claims of favoritism and conflict of interest.
- The Board of Supervisors will decide Corpus's future after receiving a judge's recommendation based on this hearing, one of the final steps in the removal process.
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San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus defends herself in unprecedented removal hearing
By Lauren Toms Click here for updates on this story San Mateo County (KPIX) — San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus delivered emotional testimony Tuesday as she continued her defense in a hearing that could determine whether she remains in office. The proceeding is being closely watched as an unprecedented attempt to unseat a sitting,
Sheriff Corpus takes the stand at removal hearing: What she said
(BCN) -- Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus took the stand on Tuesday for the second day of her removal hearing, trying to defend herself against the county Board of Supervisors' attempt to oust her from office. Corpus was grilled with questions relating to accusations of retaliation and the use of homophobic and racist slurs. She was also asked to clarify whether she had a romantic relationship with her former Chief of Staff Vi…
Head of Corpus’ youth program resigns with a scathing letter – Palo Alto Daily Post
(Read her letter: Page 1, Page 2.) Maggie Cornejo resigned today (Aug. 19) as executive director of San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus’ Sheriff’s Activities League, saying in a scathing resignation letter that the organization has been crippled by politics and fear. Cornejo’s resignation comes on the second day of a hearing to determine whether Corpus will remain as sheriff. She’s accused of nepotism, intimidation, retaliation and other f…
East Bay Times
The Mercury newsCounty paints picture of toxic leadership at second day of Corpus removal hearing
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus returned to the witness stand Tuesday on the second day of her removal hearing as county attorneys sought to depict her as a vindictive leader who blurred personal and professional boundaries. The sheriff’s defense team, led by former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, pushed back against the claims, arguing the effort against Corpus stems from political retaliation by an old guard resistant to reforming a …
Sheriff Corpus defends her actions in nearly 7 hours of testimony
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus took the stand for a second day in her removal hearing, responding to questions from county attorneys and her own defense team about allegations that she used intimidation and retaliation against staff, and favoritism towards her close friend Victor Aenlle.
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