"Although vehemently denied by appellant and Victor Aenlle, the evidentiary record is highly suggestive that appellant Sheriff Corpus and Mr. Aenlle were in a romantic extra-marital relationship," Emerson wrote in the report. "Corpus elevated her own interest in the close personal relationship she held with Mr. Aenlle above her obligation to appoint, recruit, select, and/or retain based upon merit and in conformity with the principles of equal opportunity."
San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus broke down in tears on the witness stand Friday (Aug. 29) during the last day of a hearing where she is appealing her removal, saying she was put into office by God. Corpus started crying after Thomas Mazzucco, her attorney, asked her why she continues to come to work despite facing removal. Corpus said she has fought tooth and nail to get where she is, and that God has made her sheriff for a reason.