An opinion piece by The Rev. Lauren P. McCombs The United States was founded on the principle of religious freedom for everyone. Alarmingly, the San Mateo County jail system has made it difficult for incarcerated individuals to practice their faith… Over the past several years, religious access — once a lifeline of hope and healing…
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Corpus removal hearing begins
On the first day of the hearing, attorneys for each side made opening statements laying out their arguments. The prosecution said they will call witnesses to prove that the sheriff retaliated against subordinates, neglected her duties, had conflicts of interest and violated the police officer bill of rights, a state code protecting law enforcement personnel.
Sheriff Corpus removal hearings begin Monday in San Mateo County
Long-awaited hearings on whether to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus from office will begin Monday and run until Aug. 29, marking the first time corruption and misconduct allegations against the county’s first Latina sheriff will be tested in a public forum.
Inspector general recommended for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
As the county navigates the ongoing scandal surrounding the Sheriff’s Office, an advisory committee formally recommended supervisors hire an independent inspector general to establish ongoing oversight of the law enforcement agency. The Independent Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff’s Office — established in 2023 — made the case to the Board of Supervisors for a permanent…
Corpus says removal hearing should be public: ‘Let the public see the facts’
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has agreed to make her upcoming removal hearing open to the public, reversing an earlier request for private proceedings after government transparency advocates threatened legal action.
How much is the sheriff’s corruption scandal costing taxpayers? County won’t say
The Daily Post has been seeking information on the cost of investigations into San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, but the county won’t release the numbers.
Sheriff Corpus removal hearing scheduled for August; public access still in question
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus will face a formal removal hearing Aug. 18-29 after the Board of Supervisors voted to remove her from office last month, county officials confirmed on Friday. Corpus requested the hearing be closed, according to county spokesperson Effie Milionis Verducci. However, the “county is evaluating the request; it has not been determined…
Civil grand jury accuses San Mateo County sheriff of misconduct
The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury has accused Corpus of a conflict of interest pertaining to the hiring and supervision of her department’s former executive director of administration, Victor Aenlle, with whom she had a close personal relationship. The grand jury also accused Corpus of three counts of retaliation, pertaining to the termination of…
Sheriff arrives at courthouse where the grand jury is meeting
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, who is battling corruption allegations, arrived at the private door of the San Mateo County Superior Court at the Government Center in Redwood City on Friday morning. Upstairs, the county’s civil grand jury was meeting to consider whether to recommend her removal from office. If the grand jury decides…
Judge says Corpus must testify in civil grand jury
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus’ efforts to avoid trial and testimony were futile this week, after the courts determined she must obey a subpoena order to testify in front of a civil grand jury and the Board of Supervisor’s efforts to remove her continue as planned.