Prosecutor

Netanyahu Ally Threatens ICC Prosecutor with ‘Destruction’ Over Arrest Warrants

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In Jerusalem, Israel, a prominent figure associated with the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor, suggesting potential retaliatory actions over ongoing arrest warrants. The lawyer, who has ties to the current administration, indicated that Israel would take severe measures if the warrants are enforced. This statement stems from the ICC’s recent efforts to investigate alleged war crimes committed in the Palestinian territories, which has drawn vehement responses from Israeli officials. The lawyer’s comments underscore the contentious relationship between Israel and the ICC, with … Read more

California Prosecutor Receives $3 Million Verdict After Claiming Forced Exit from Role

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A jury has awarded $3 million to a California prosecutor who alleged she was compelled to resign from her position due to a hostile work environment. This verdict reflects a growing concern over workplace conditions and gender-related issues within the legal field. The case revolved around Michelle H., a former deputy district attorney in El Dorado County, who contended that her departure from the office was necessitated by ongoing harassment and retaliation. Throughout the course of the trial, she provided testimonies describing a toxic workplace culture that included discrimination. According to evidence … Read more

Orange County Jury Awards $3 Million to Prosecutor Allegedly Punished for Supporting Sexual Harassment Victims

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Orange County, California — A jury awarded $3 million in damages to a former prosecutor who claimed she was forced out of her role after backing colleagues who reported sexual harassment. The verdict followed a two-week trial held in San Diego, concluding a lawsuit initiated by Tracy Miller, who served as a prosecutor and supervisor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 25 years. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in February 2022 against the county, District Attorney Todd Spitzer, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Nelson, alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. She stated that her … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more