In a sworn declaration, Deputy Public Defender Kathleen Guneratne claims District Attorney Pamela Price imposed a sentencing enhancement on Jamal Thomas for political retaliation, just one day after his attorney criticized her handling of the office.
The motion alleges that Ms. Price punished Mr. Thomas for asserting his constitutional right to a trial, highlighting a troubling departure from her own policy on sentencing enhancements.
Ernie Castillo, a private attorney, contended that his client, an Oakland political operative, was charged with a felony in retaliation after opposing Price's election, further illustrating the alleged misuse of the DA's office for political gain.
Both motions submitted include sworn declarations from witnesses corroborating the accusations, emphasizing the serious implications of Price's alleged misconduct and the perceived politicization of justice.
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