US EditionSt. Louis sheriff jailed over accusation he meddled in an investigation
- The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus, with the 5-0 vote taking effect immediately once a formal removal letter is mailed.
- Retired Judge James Emerson's 42-page advisory opinion last week found Corpus violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies, and earlier this month a retired judge cited multiple grounds for removal.
- A 10-day hearing presided over by Emerson included testimony and admitted 30 witnesses and 174 exhibits, with evidence suggesting retaliatory action against Deputy Carlos Tapia.
- Undersheriff Dan Perea will temporarily discharge Corpus's duties and the Board of Supervisors has 30 days to appoint a replacement or call a special election likely in June.
- Following voter-approved Measure A, 84% of San Mateo County voters, Board President David Canepa defended the process, while Supervisor Lisa Gauthier said `When those entrusted with authority fall short of the standards we expect, it is our duty not our desire to respond with clarity and courage.
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Marin Independent Journal
San Mateo County sheriff removed by Board of Supervisors
Capping nearly a year of turmoil over allegations of corruption, retaliation and abuse of power, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office effective immediately. Undersheriff Dan Perea will carry out Corpus’ duties until a replacement is named or voted on. Corpus, elected in 2022 as the county’s first Latina sheriff, is now the first sheriff in California to be removed by a…
Ottumwa Courier
St. Louis sheriff jailed over accusation he meddled in an investigation
The sheriff in Missouri’s most populous county was jailed Tuesday and faced mounting calls to resign just 10 months into the job over accusations that he ordered deputies to handcuff the jail chief and then meddled with an investigation. Judge…
Associated Press News
St. Louis County sheriff jailed over accusation he meddled in an investigation
The sheriff in Missouri’s most populous county was jailed Tuesday and faced mounting calls to resign just 10 months into the job over accusations that he ordered deputies to handcuff the jail chief and then meddled with an investigation.
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