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CBS News
13 hours ago
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San Mateo Co. supervisors to decide on starting removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus
San Mateo County Sheriff fights for her job by releasing new report on independent investigation San Mateo County Sheriff fights for her job by releasing new report on independent investigation San Mateo County Sheriff fights for her job by releasing new report on independent investigation The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting Thursday afternoon in which they are expected to decide on initiating the process to remove embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus from office. Supervisors gained the power to remove the sheriff after 84% of voters approved Measure A in a special election in March. The measure temporarily amended the County Charter to remove a sheriff from office for cause. Corpus has been facing months of scrutiny following a scathing independent report released last November by retired judge LaDoris Cordell into allegations of abuse of power at the sheriff's office. Cordell's report made multiple accusations against the sheriff, including intimidation, retaliation, the use of racial and homophobic slurs and conflicts of interest. Corpus is also accused of having a personal relationship with Victor Aenelle, her chief of staff. The report concluded that "Sheriff Corpus step down and that Victor Aenlle's employment by the sheriff's office be terminated immediately. Nothing short of new leadership can save this organization." The sheriff has repeatedly denied the allegations and has refused multiple calls to resign from local leaders and Deputy Sheriff's Association, which led to supervisors calling for the special election. In April, Corpus released her own report rebuttting Cordell's investigation. Corpus has also filed a $10 million lawsuit against the county, alleging discrimination and harassment. Under Measure A, removal of Corpus requires a four-fifths majority vote by the board of supervisors and Corpus will have an opportunity to defend her case. The board's authority to remove the sheriff expires at the end of 2028. Corpus, the county's first Latina sheriff, was elected in 2022. Thursday's board meeting is scheduled take place at the Board Chambers in Redwood City at 1 p.m.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
San Mateo County Sheriff Corpus' complaints against county CEO have "no merit," report finds
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has released an independent report that says most of the allegations by Sheriff Christina Corpus against county executive Michael Callagy have no merit. The board commissioned the report from the Oppenheimer Investigations Group in response to allegations Corpus made in 2024, accusing Callagy of abuse of power and inappropriate practices. The release of the report comes as the board is moving forward with plans to remove Corpus from office. Allegations from Sheriff Corpus detailed According to the report, Corpus brought three separate complaints against Callagy. The first was on September 22, 2024, in a letter to the then Board of Supervisors President Warren Slocum. The second complaint was filed in December 2024 with the county. Finally, in February 2025, Corpus filed a complaint with the State of California's Civil Rights Department. The report investigated the following accusations: Did Callagy direct Corpus to inform him of when and whom she dated within the county? Did Callagy negatively interfere with Corpus's negotiations with cities for police services? Did Callagy negotiate double overtime with the Deputy Sheriff's Association without discussing the decision with Corpus? Did Callagy block the firing of Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan? Did Callagy publicly release Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell's investigation via Instagram? Was Corpus treated differently because of her race and/or gender? The investigators interviewed Callagy and 12 additional witnesses regarding the allegations. The report also includes official county emails and at least one whistleblower report. After reviewing the interviews and evidence the investigators determined "a preponderance of the evidence does not support" five of the six allegations. The investigation found only one of the claims to be sustained: that Callagy blocked the firing of Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan. "A preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that Callagy blocked Monaghan's termination," the report stated. "A preponderance of the evidence supports a finding that Callagy did so because of his concerns about legal liability due to a potential retaliation claim on the part of Monaghan." Corpus's decision to fire Monaghan set off a dispute between the sheriff and the deputies' union. The firing is being reviewed by the San Mateo County Attorney's office for possible retaliation against Monaghan because of his involvement with an investigation into the sheriff's office. Corpus facing possible removal from office In March voters passed Measure A, granting the supervisors temporary power to remove the sheriff on grounds such as violation of any law related to the sheriff's duties, neglect of sheriff's duties, or misappropriation of public funds. Corpus has maintained her innocence and has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the county alleging discrimination and harassment. CBS News Bay Area reached out to her office for a statement on the report.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
New labor complaints filed against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus
The San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association has filed new complaints against embattled Sheriff Christina Corpus, accusing her of violating state labor laws. Read the complaint below: The complaints are in reference to Carlos Tapia, who is the president of the San Mateo Count Sheriff's Association, the union representing the deputies. Tapia as arrested in November on accusations of timecard fraud but the San Mateo County District Attorney did not file charges. At the time, D.A. Steve Wagstaffe said, "We have concluded based on the follow-up investigation that no crime was committed by Deputy Carlos Tapia, that the complete investigation showed that there was no basis to believe any violation of law had occurred, and finally that Deputy Tapia should not have been arrested." In the complaint released Tuesday, the Deputy Sheriff's Association claims when Tapia was the subject of an internal investigation he wasn't informed why he was being investigated. The complaint alleges this violates past policies and didn't give Tapia the chance to properly defend himself. The second complaint relates to Tapia's work as the president of the union. It alleges that Tapia has been banned from working at any Sheriff's Office worksite. According to the complaint Tapia's inability to meet with union members at their worksites has "caused distress amongst union members." The third complaint relates to the hiring of corrections officers. The Deputy Sheriff's Association claims the Sheriff's Office over-hired corrections officers without consulting with the union. These new allegations come as the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors are laying the groundwork to possibly remove Corpus. San Mateo County voters approved Measure A in March's special election, granting the supervisors temporary power to remove the sheriff on grounds such as violation of any law related to the sheriff's duties, neglect of sheriff's duties, or misappropriation of public funds. Corpus has maintained her innocence and has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the county alleging discrimination and harassment. CBS News Bay Area reached out to her office for a statement on the new allegations.
