San Mateo County Sheriff Faces Trial Over Misconduct Allegations Amid Controversy

SAN MATEO, Calif. — San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces a potential trial to evaluate her fitness to remain in office, following serious accusations of misconduct. The San Mateo County civil grand jury announced charges alleging willful or corrupt misconduct, according to a statement released by the District Attorney’s Office. These allegations stemmed from a referral made by the Board of Supervisors in November 2024. The grand jury’s investigation, which unfolded over a month, included testimonies from 32 witnesses, with Sheriff Corpus herself providing a sworn statement. This process was overseen by the San … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff Faces Possible Removal as Grand Jury Decision Looms Amid Corruption Allegations

San Mateo, California — The scrutiny facing Sheriff Christina Corpus intensifies as the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury deliberates a potential trial aimed at her removal due to allegations of corruption. A decision is anticipated on Monday, coinciding with the end of the fiscal year. In a related development, a judge dismissed Corpus’s recent attempt to block the county Board of Supervisors from proceeding with her removal. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Nina Shapirshteyn rejected her request for a temporary restraining order, deeming it without justification. The civil grand jury’s active term concludes … Read more

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Faces Potential Removal Amid Corruption Allegations

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, facing serious allegations of misconduct, entered the San Mateo County Superior Court on Friday, using a private entrance at the Government Center. Her appearance coincided with a civil grand jury meeting tasked with determining whether to recommend her removal from office. If the grand jury issues an accusation, the case could escalate to a jury trial. Details regarding Corpus’s presentation before the grand jury remain unclear, as proceedings are conducted in secrecy. Observers noted that she was not at her office on Bradford Street prior … Read more

Reform in Sight: Macon Sheriff Backs Mayor’s Efforts to Improve Inmate Conditions Amid Jail Safety Concerns

MACON, Ga. — Sheriff David Davis has expressed his support for an initiative led by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller to improve conditions at the Bibb County Jail, amid mounting concerns regarding inmate welfare. Davis spoke about recent developments related to a significant drug bust and the findings of a grand jury investigation on Monday. According to court records released on June 12, conditions within the Bibb County Jail were described as “disgusting and inhumane.” These remarks echoed previous criticisms from local NAACP representatives and protestors rallying for the rights of inmates. In response, Mayor … Read more