Sheriff Christina Corpus' appeal against her removal from office began with a public hearing overseen by Judge James Emerson. Corpus was ousted unanimously in June under a new amendment permitting removal of elected officials. She denied all corruption allegations through her attorney, who stated there was no misconduct. The county’s attorney countered, claiming Corpus obstructed investigations and retaliated against employees. Testimony included insights from former Undersheriff Chris Hsiung, who found working with Corpus challenging due to perceived unusual behavior with a colleague.
Corpus' attorney, Christopher Ulrich, asserted during the hearing that the legal team would demonstrate there was "no nepotism, no retaliation, no misconduct" in her actions as sheriff.
Attorney Jan Little, representing the county, contended that allegations of Corpus obstructing investigations and retaliating against employees provided valid reasons for her termination.
Former Undersheriff Chris Hsiung testified about the challenges of working with Corpus, noting her "unusual behavior" with her former chief of staff, Victor Aenlle.
Corpus rebutted claims of a romantic relationship with Aenlle, asserting she only shared food with him and other colleagues, and denied the rumors of a trip to Hawaii together.
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