Judge Questions Corpus’ Lawyer over His Attempt to Stop the Firing Process – Palo Alto Daily Post

Federal judge rejects San Mateo County sheriff’s bid to halt removal process

'The Court is skeptical that Corpus will ever be able to prevail on her federal rights claims,' judge says

Judge questions Corpus’ lawyer over his attempt to stop the firing process – Palo Alto Daily Post

BY EMILY MIBACHDaily Post Managing Editor A federal judge yesterday (Aug. 8) questioned an attorney for San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus about his argument that a hearing to remove her on corruption allegations should be stopped before it begins. Wilson Leung, a lawyer for Corpus, argued in front of U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco that her constitutional rights as an elected official are being damaged by the re…

San Mateo County sheriff seeks federal injunction to stop ouster

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus urged a federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday to halt her potential removal from office on corruption accusations, describing the county’s process as unconstitutional. The judge appeared hesitant to step in and did not immediately rule. U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria questioned whether a federal court should interfere in a local process approved by voters. He said the issuance of a preliminary i…