"Tapia, arrested in November 2024 on allegations of timecard fraud, testified extensively for the first time in public since his arrest. His testimony followed several days of scrutiny over his payroll records, which Corpus' attorneys argue were part of a legitimate investigation, while the county characterizes it as retaliation against a vocal critic. Tapia's arrest happened on the same day the county released a scathing 400-page investigative report accusing Corpus of retaliation, workplace bullying,"
"When I found out she was running for sheriff in April 2022, I was happy for her, she was good to me, Tapia said, testifying that he once supported the sheriff. But by January 2024, he said, he began receiving complaints about Aenlle, including concerns about him wearing a uniform despite being a civilian and carrying a firearm, among other issues."
"Corpus, elected in 2022, has denied all accusations raised against her and refused to resign despite mounting political pressure. She also faces a separate removal process through a civil grand jury accusation that was filed in June. The allegations prompted a special election in March, when voters granted the Board of Supervisors authority to remove an elected sheriff until 2028,"
Union President Carlos Tapia testified in San Mateo County's case against Sheriff Christina Corpus, marking his first public testimony since his November 2024 arrest on alleged timecard fraud. County officials characterize scrutiny of Tapia's payroll records as retaliation against a vocal critic, while Corpus' attorneys call the actions a legitimate investigation. A 400-page investigative report by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell accuses Corpus of retaliation, workplace bullying, and efforts to secure a high salary for former chief of staff Victor Aenlle despite questions about his qualifications. Corpus denies the accusations, refuses to resign, and faces separate removal proceedings enabled by Measure A.
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