A jury in San Diego ruled against Orange County D.A. Todd Spitzer, finding he harassed and retaliated against Tracy Miller, a high-ranking female prosecutor, after she raised concerns regarding sexual harassment in the office. The jury determined actions taken against Miller demonstrated "malice," with an award of $3 million in damages, reflecting emotional distress. Furthermore, the county was found liable for failing to prevent harassment. Miller's victory underscores her bravery in challenging powerful figures within law enforcement, as noted by her attorney.
The jury, which heard the case in San Diego County to avoid potential conflicts, found Spitzer acted with "malice" against Tracy Miller, who was at one point the highest-ranking woman in the prosecutor's office.
Tracy Miller had the fortitude to resist the most powerful law enforcement person in the county, and she prevailed," John Barnett, Miller's attorney, said after the verdict was read Thursday.
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