Tom Perez has joined the legal defense team of Sheriff Christina Corpus amid her possible removal by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors. Motivated by a perceived injustice, Perez's involvement may draw national attention to an ongoing local controversy. The case against Corpus includes serious allegations from sheriff's unions regarding misconduct and corruption. An investigative report found significant misconduct within Corpus's administration. The Board's decision to remove Corpus is based on a recently instituted Measure A, allowing elected sheriffs to be removed through a four-fifths vote until 2028.
Tom Perez joined the legal defense team of San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, motivated by what he believes to be a grave injustice regarding her potential removal.
The case against Sheriff Corpus involves allegations of corruption, workplace misconduct, bullying, and an alleged inappropriate relationship with her former chief of staff.
The investigative report by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell criticized the Corpus administration, citing lies, secrecy, intimidation, and recommended that she step down.
San Mateo County’s Measure A enables the Board of Supervisors to remove an elected sheriff by a four-fifths vote, which was utilized against Corpus.
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