"Following several investigations, a special election, and a formal recommendation for her removal from office, San Mateo County supervisors will vote Tuesday to force out Sheriff Christina Corpus. Finding that she reportedly violated conflict-of-interest laws and retaliated against deputies who challenged her authority, retired Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge James Emerson found cause for Corpus' removal on four charges while dismissing more than a dozen others, most involving retaliation claims by employees who opposed her leadership."
"It comes more than a year after sheriff's union members accused Corpus of corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest. Although most charges were dismissed, the sustained findings conflict of interest related to her relationship with former chief of staff Victor Aenlle, retaliation against a former captain, and the arrest of Deputy Sheriffs Association president Carlos Tapia were among the most serious raised against the sheriff."
San Mateo County supervisors will vote to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus following an advisory finding of cause. Retired Judge James Emerson found cause for removal on four charges after a 10-day public hearing and dismissed more than a dozen other allegations. Sustained findings include a conflict-of-interest tied to former chief of staff Victor Aenlle, retaliation against a former captain, and the arrest of Deputy Sheriffs Association president Carlos Tapia. No criminal charges have been filed and the opinion does not imply guilt or innocence. Measure A changed the county charter to allow removal with cause by a four-fifths vote through 2028.
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