Phong Tran case appears to totter as trial nears
In recent weeks, the Alameda County district attorney's office said it would drop three of the four remaining charges. Now, that's on hold.
Phong Tran
Judge drops 1 charge of 5 in Oakland police misconduct case
Judge Scott Patton said the DA's office failed to establish corrupt intent on Phong Tran's part in relation to an attempted bribery charge.
Judge says he 'was misled' by DA in OPD perjury case
Attorneys for the case appeared in court Friday morning before Judge Scott Patton to discuss a search warrant related to Phong Tran's cellphone.
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.