"San Mateo County supervisors are set to take a final vote on whether to remove first-term Sheriff Christina Corpus from office after a prolonged campaign to oust her. Corpus, who did not respond to a request for comment, has repeatedly denied the allegations against her, calling the county's efforts a politically motivated smear campaign. In her removal hearings in August, Corpus denied allegations that she and Aenlle had been romantically involved, saying instead that he was "someone [she] trusted.""
"Retired Santa Clara County Judge James Emerson, who presided over those hearings, ultimately found Corpus' denial of that relationship under oath resulted in her "lost credibility." Since then, other deputies - including Capt. Brian Philip, who refused orders to arrest Tapia, has filed lawsuits alleging continued intimidation from members of Corpus' executive team. That includes high-ranking members whom Corpus recruited to join her office."
San Mateo County supervisors will take a final vote on removing first-term Sheriff Christina Corpus after a prolonged campaign seeking her ouster. Corpus has repeatedly denied allegations and called the county's efforts a politically motivated smear campaign. Corpus denied a claimed romantic relationship with Aenlle under oath, and a presiding judge found that denial caused her to lose credibility. Several deputies have filed lawsuits alleging continued intimidation from members of Corpus' executive team, including high-ranking officials she recruited. Voters approved a temporary charter amendment granting the county authority to start the removal process, and the county board previously voted unanimously to remove the sheriff. The process requires a four-fifths vote by the county board.
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