Calls friendship with Christopher Schumb “a fatal conflict that cannot be ignored” and impediment to fair trial.
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Feds Learned of Gunman’s Anger Toward VTA Five Years Ago
“Based on recent developments in the investigation we can say that the suspect has been a highly disgruntled VTA employee for many years, which may have contributed to why he targeted VTA employees.” -- Sgt. Russell Davis of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
VTA Shooting Victims Identified: All Male Transit Workers
Investigators were seeking a motive for the morning attack by a Santa Clara VTA transit supervisor on his co-workers, leaving eight dead and seriously injuring at least one other.
FPPC Investigates Alleged Unreported Gifts to SCC Sheriff
The political watchdog got the complaint on the matter on Jan. 14, days after the grand jury transcripts became public.
Appeals Court Issues Order to Show Cause in CCW Case
The order stems from an appeal filed by one of several defendants accused of conspiring to exchange bribes for concealed gun permits
New Defendants in CCW Case Push Back on Bribery Claims
Attorneys for local insurance broker Harpreet Chadha and Apple security chief Thomas Moyer call the pay-to-play allegations baseless.
Apple Security Head Indicted in Santa Clara County CCW Case
The charges name Apple’s Thomas Moyer, insurance broker Harpreet Chadha, Undersheriff Rick Sung and Capt. James Jensen.
Santa Clara County Undersheriff Rick Sung Indicted in CCW Case
An additional indictment was handed down for Capt. James Jensen, who was among several defendants already charged in the case.
Two More Guilty Pleas in Santa Clara County CCW Case
Martin Nielsen and Jack Stromgren pleaded guilty today to allegations that they plotted to exchange bribes for CCW permits.
Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Santa Clara County CCW Case
Capt. James Jensen, attorneys Harpaul Nahal and Christopher Schumb and gun dealer Michael Nichols go to trial on Nov. 2.
Judge Denies Motion for DA’s Recusal From CCW Case
District Attorney Jeff Rosen can continue to prosecute five defendants accused of plotting to exchange bribes for hidden-gun permits.
District Attorney: When can we have tea with the Asian guys?
The DA actively courted the same political fundraiser he’s now prosecuting for allegedly illegally helping Sheriff Smith.
Breaking: CCW Defendants Seek to Disqualify DA as CEO Pleads
Attorneys for some of the defendants in the case say District Attorney Jeff Rosen has conflicts that precludes a fair prosecution.
EXCLUSIVE: Witnesses Describe Two-Track System for CCW Permits in Santa Clara County
In Santa Clara County, it seems the vast majority of applicants for the permits, known as CCWs, never got past the first step.
Santa Clara Co. Supervisor Cites Memory Lapse in CCW Testimony
While Wasserman dodges questions, the person believed to have processed his application faces some serious consequences.
Facebook Exec Security Team Escapes Prosecution in Gun Permit Scandal—So Far
The alleged mastermind of an bribery plot managed to duck charges for now. As did many of his apparently perjurious colleagues.
