Newly unearthed records reveal how the sheriff candidate helped Morrissey keep his job, get good assignments and sue Santa Clara County.
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Santa Clara County Pays $365K to Settle Excessive-Force Case
Santa Clara County has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed by former inmate Rikki Martinez, who says he was brutally beaten by jail guards.
Valley Med Psychiatrist Jan Weber Wins $1.5 Million in Wrongful Termination Suit
A Stanford-trained psychiatrist who lost his job at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center won a $1.5 million judgment last week.
Ex-Deputy’ Union President Don Morrissey Resigns From Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Don Morrissey, a twice-demoted deputy who recently resigned as union president, is set to give up his badge this weekend.
Santa Clara County Wants a Closer Look at Sheriff Laurie Smith’s Overtime Spending
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office has far exceeded its overtime budget in the past six years, according to a newly published audit.
California Ends Money Bail, But Reformers Say Landmark Law Gives Judges Too Much Power
What would have been a milestone for social justice advocates instead exposed deep divisions in the criminal justice movement.
Texting Scandal Costs Sheriff Challenger John Hirokawa SCC Dem Club’s Endorsement
The texting scandal cost sheriff challenger John Hirokawa an endorsement from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club.
Proposed Carve-Out of Homeless Housing Bond Meets Resistance from Silicon Valley Nonprofits
The county will consider setting aside 5 percent of a homeless housing bond for developmentally disabled people who are already housed.
Retired Cupertino Accountant Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing $800,000 in Taxpayer Funds
A retired accountant for the city of Cupertino was arrested on suspicion of embezzling close to $800,000 from taxpayers.
Accused Cattle Killer Arrested on Animal Cruelty, Weapon Charges
Investigators have arrested a man suspected of slaughtering nearly a dozen cattle in Morgan Hill back in June.
Santa Clara County’s Data-Mining Deal with Palantir Draws Scrutiny From Privacy Advocates
Though Palantir’s work with the county has an altruistic aim, some worry about its role in other controversial law enforcement contracts.
‘Slavery Towers’ a Flashpoint in Debate Over Labor Standards, Responsible Development
The 643-unit Silvery Towers climbing 22 stories into the sky from the heart of San Jose have become a monument to unfettered greed.
Appeals Court Upholds Brock Turner’s Conviction for Sexual Assault, Attempted Rape
An appeals court on Wednesday rejected Brock Turner’s bid for a new trial and upheld his conviction for sexual assault and attempted rape.
Public Agencies’ Secret Sexual Harassment Settlements Cost South Bay Taxpayers Millions
While state agencies have undergone a reckoning over sexual harassment, local governments have largely escaped scrutiny—until now.
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association President Morrissey Resigns
Don Morrissey, the embattled president of the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, said he’s ready to step down.
Brock Turner’s Lawyer Appeals Conviction, Saying Client Only Wanted ‘Sexual Outercourse’
Brock Turner’s lawyer said his client only wanted to have “sexual ‘outercourse’” with his passed-out victim and didn’t intend to rape her.
