Sheriff Christina Corpus placed Sgt. Joe Fava on administrative leave after he alleged that she was mishandling and delaying Internal Affairs investigations into deputy misconduct. This decision coincided with the publication of a report detailing allegations against Corpus, including a failure to investigate complaints of a deputy's behavior and a jail guard's treatment of inmates. Fava's attorney expressed concerns regarding the timing of the leave, emphasizing Fava's role as a key witness in proceedings to remove Corpus from office due to various misconduct allegations.
Sgt. Joe Fava, a detective in the sheriff's Professional Standards Bureau, was placed on administrative leave after raising concerns about the mishandling of Internal Affairs investigations.
The allegations against Sheriff Christina Corpus include interference with investigations, retaliation against employees, and inappropriate personal conduct with her chief of staff.
The confidential report that led to growing scrutiny of Corpus was made public following a legal case, revealing serious allegations about her conduct in office.
Attorney Stone highlighted concerns about the timing of Fava's leave, noting his role as an important witness in ongoing removal proceedings against Corpus.
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