San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is likely to be fired by the Board of Supervisors following a voter-approved charter change. Over 80% voted for this change amidst a backdrop of serious allegations against her, including intimidation of employees and misconduct. If civil suits against her result in punitive damages, the Board can refuse to pay those damages, leaving her personally liable. An investigation has highlighted her alleged unethical actions, including favoritism and discriminatory language, against the county's workforce.
Under the law, the Supervisors can decline to pay the punitive damages because they would argue, that her actions were outside the law.
Corpus has been accused of jailing the head of the deputies union because he spoke out against her.
The San Mateo County Counsel's office, the lawyers for the supervisors, have confirmed that to the Daily Post.
The allegations Corpus has been accused of jailing the head of the deputies union indicate a pattern of intimidation against those speaking out against her.
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