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local-government2 months ago•10 min saved

St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery Removed from Office by Judge

A judge permanently removed St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office after a turbulent year marked by misconduct allegations, legal battles, and scandals, citing neglect of duties and interference in criminal investigations; Montgomery faces ongoing federal charges, and the process to appoint a new sheriff is contested among city officials.

via STLPR|

#alfred-montgomery #corruption #legal-proceedings

local-government4 months ago•4 min saved

San Mateo County Sheriff Removed from Office in Historic Vote

For the first time in California history, San Mateo County removed Sheriff Christina Corpus after allegations of nepotism, misconduct, and conflicts of interest, following a judge's findings and a county ballot measure that empowered the board to remove her. Corpus has appealed her removal, which was driven by accusations of misconduct and resistance to reform efforts within the sheriff's office.

via CalMatters|

#corruption #law-enforcement #local-government