Price critic facing misdemeanor blasts DA for security breach
The DA's office made Butch Ford's address public, in violation of state law and the union contract, when it charged him with a misdemeanor this week.
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DA Pamela Price hits her biggest critic with misdemeanor charge
Price says Butch Ford breached rules of conduct by aiding a defendant. Ford called the claims "political retribution" for his vocal criticism of Price.
Investigation of top Price deputy found misconduct at prior job
"The only person who made me feel unwelcome as a person of color was Mr. Bruce," one person wrote, "by repeatedly implying to me that my coworkers were racist against me when in fact that was a lie."
Should Berkeley get license plate readers? Weigh in tonight.
The new automated license plate readers, which would be mounted not mobile, would be the city's first to focus on criminal investigations.
Victim families slam Pamela Price: 'They didn’t fight for us'
"There are so many families like us," said Teresita Mendoza. "If we all come together, we can do something."
UPDATE: Phong Tran held to answer in perjury, bribery case
Judge Clifford Blakely said the evidence presented was enough to support all five felony counts against Phong Tran for the purpose of a prelim.
DA asks to delay key hearing for OPD detective charged with perjury, bribery of witness
After the hearing, a judge is set to decide whether to dismiss the case against Phong Tran or order him to stand trial.