Charge dropped against onetime girlfriend of ex-California cop accused of murder
Briefly

Diana Perez, the former girlfriend of ex-Riverside County deputy Oscar Rodriguez, had a felony charge of accessory to a crime dropped. Rodriguez is on trial for the 2014 murder of Luis Carlos Morin, whom he claims to have shot in self-defense. The District Attorney's Office has not explained the dismissal of the charge against Perez, although she may be called to testify. Amber McKenzie, a spokesperson for the DA, confirmed this, as jurors hear testimony about the events surrounding Morin's death, influenced by Rodriguez's involvement with Perez.
The District Attorney's Office initially found no criminal wrongdoing by Oscar Rodriguez before knowledge of his relationship with Diana Perez surfaced, prompting further investigation.
Testimony continues in the murder trial of Oscar Rodriguez, charged with the 2014 fatal shooting of his romantic rival, Luis Carlos Morin, during a controversial arrest.
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