Sheriff's candidate Kevin Jensen shared this statement with ABC7 News: It's been shrouded in scandals for decades and it's time to start moving forward.'

There are still many issues to address, and I believe voters need to elect a sheriff who is untethered to the Sheriff's Office to get the organization out of this constant cloud of controversy. My campaign has focused on expanding the role of OCLEM to ensure greater transparency, accountability, and reform. 'That's why we have a justice system in place - to ensure accountability is adhered to at every level. Sheriff's candidate Bob Jonsen shared the following statement in response to Thursday's development: I'm confident of that.'ĭA Rosen told ABC7 News, 'I want to emphasize that the sheriff's office is filled with honest, hardworking and professional men and women who go to work every day with their full hearts to serve our community.' And she will have a clean record once this is all put away. And she is a shining example of a woman who fought her way up to the top in a very, very tough arena. She has endorsed more women for public office than anyone else over the last 20-plus years. In acting Sheriff Binder's statement, he said in part, ' The men and women of the Sheriff's Office are looking forward to new beginnings, with the Sheriff election coming up next week.'Īlexander added, 'Laurie Smith is an outstanding woman who has been a wonderful public servant.

Smith could face criminal charges involving the same issues. 'Which is to say that the jury's determination that the sheriff committed serious and troubling wrongdoing, demonstrates that in our system of justice, everyone is equal under the law.' 'I think this is an example of the system working,' DA Rosen said. With only days until Election Day, Rosen answered questions about the case and any skepticism from voters and law enforcement.

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