How much is the sheriff's corruption scandal costing taxpayers? County won't say
Briefly

San Mateo County is withholding financial information about the investigation costs related to Sheriff Christina Corpus, claiming attorney-client privilege. The Daily Post requested records of attorney fees and contracts linked to investigations after numerous HR complaints were raised. Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell conducted a significant investigation that totaled approximately $200,000. The board voted to place Measure A on the ballot, allowing for the sheriff's removal. Multiple attorneys attended board meetings, providing legal representation for Corpus, while related law firms assisted in the investigation and removal process.
The investigation into Sheriff Christina Corpus, led by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, resulted in a 400-page report that cost about $200,000 to complete.
San Mateo County has not disclosed the legal costs associated with the investigations and representation of Sheriff Corpus, citing attorney-client privilege.
Measure A, which allows the Board of Supervisors to remove the sheriff, was placed on the ballot following Cordell's investigation into HR complaints against Corpus.
Multiple attorneys from the law firm Murphy, Pearson, Bradley & Feeney represented Corpus, attending board meetings and dealing with the legal consequences of the investigation.
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