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Victims denounce the OCDA’s lame response to the Dekraai case

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 26, 2015

Victims Denounce District Attorney’s Response to Dekraai Case

Victims Applaud Spitzer for his Support

In honor of the victims: Victoria Buzzo, David Caouette, Laura Elody, Randy Fannin, Michele Fast, Michelle Fournier, Lucia Kondas, Hattie Stretz and Christy Wilson.

(Orange County, CA) — In response to the recent statement made by District Attorney’s Chief of Staff Susan Krang Schroeder that, “Spitzer is running for D.A. on the graves of eight murdered people,” (A Fight They Won’t Take On, Supervisors Hesitant to Act Against D.A. Over Dekraai Case Orange County Register, March 2015) families of Dekraai’s victims stepped forward to denounce the callous and insensitive remarks made on behalf of the District Attorney. Continue reading→

OCDA to host a booth at the upcoming O.C. Tet Festival

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ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Date: February 20, 2015

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY TO HOST BOOTH AT 34TH ANNUAL TET FESTIVAL “YEAR OF THE GOAT”

*OCDA will host booth NW-28 with English and Vietnamese resources

COSTA MESA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 34th Annual Tet Festival this weekend, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. The 2015 Tet Festival is a celebration of the Vietnamese New Year, “Year of the Goat”, and will feature entertainment, games and prizes, food, art and culture vendors, and exhibitors from local businesses, government, and law enforcement agencies. The Tet Festival attracts over 100,000 guests each year in the span of a 3-day weekend event. This event will take place at the OC Fair and Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. Continue reading→

Rackauckas’ rips Spitzer’s allegations about the OCDA’s outsourcing

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Tony Rackauckas responds to Spitzer

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

February 2, 2015

Via electronic & U.S. Mail

The Honorable Todd Spitzer, Chair Board of Supervisors, County of Orange Hall of Administration 333 West Santa Ana Blvd., 5th Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701

Dear Supervisor Spitzer:

I am once again disappointed in your uninformed and unproductive public comments made during the last Board of Supervisors meeting held on Jan. 27, 2015. As I have stated both verbally and in writing on many occasions, you are welcome to contact me, or any of my top managers, at any time if you have any questions or criticisms about any actions taken by the Orange County District Attorneys Office (OCDA). When you use the power of your position to grandstand, or “ready, fire, aim” with unsubstantiated and misleading allegations, the People are ultimately harmed because they are not getting the true information. Releasing misinformation to the public is bad government. I respectfully urge you to obtain facts before you speak and to discontinue unmeritorious attacks that affect the hard working professionals of the OCDA, and ultimately the public. Continue reading→

OCDA Rackauckas’ swearing in remarks about crime in the O.C.

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Tony Rackauckas speaking

ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY PRESS RELEASE

Remarks by District Attorney Tony Rackauckas:

State of Public Safety in Orange County

January 20, 2015

Thank you, Supervisors Bartlett, Nelson, and Steel for allowing us to have this event at the Hall of Administration. We appreciate your hospitality.

Thank you, judges and elected officials who are here with us today. Continue reading→

Public safety unions line up behind Correa for the First District

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Lou Correa for First District

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITES BEHIND CORREA FOR SUPERVISOR FOR JANUARY 27th SPECIAL ELECTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2015

CONTACT: Matt Reilly, (916) 201-9636

SANTA ANA, CA—Senator Lou Correa today announced endorsements from Orange County’s law enforcement leaders and public safety groups including Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackaukus, Orange County Cops (OC Cops), the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, the Fountain Valley Police Officers Association, Garden Grove Police Officers Association and Santa Ana Police Officers Association. OC Cops is the umbrella organization for 16 local law enforcement agencies.

“Senator Lou Correa’s law enforcement record is impeccable,” said Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. ”He strengthened laws aimed at stopping sexual predators, fought against criminals gaining early release, and delivered needed funds for deputies to patrol our communities here in Orange County.” Continue reading→

Alvarez may run for the First Supervisorial District but Solorio won’t

Posted on by Posted in 2015 Elections, Chris Phan, Claudia Alvarez, homeless, Jose Solorio, Lou Correa, Orange County, Santa Ana 7 Comments

Claudia Alvarez

“Claudia Alvarez, a trustee with the Rancho Santiago Community College District, says she is “strongly considering” a run,” according to the O.C. Register.

Alvarez, a Deputy District Attorney, spent several years on the Santa Ana City Council.  When she termed out she won a seat on the Rancho Santiago Community College District’s Board of Education.

The O.C. Register also reported that Jose Solorio, who just lost badly to Supervisor Janet Nguyen in the General Election race for the 34th State Senate District, is not going to run for Nguyen’s seat on the O.C. Board of Supervisors. Continue reading→

The OCDA slaps down the Santa Ana City Council and the City Attorney

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The Orange County District Attorney’s office slapped down the Santa Ana City Council and the Santa Ana City Attorney today after the City Council threatened to out a confidential report on their investigation into a real estate deal between Mayor Miguel Pulido and a city contractor, according to the Voice of OC.

Senior Assistant District Attorney Michael Lubinski outlined the DA’s position in a letter sent today to City Attorney Sonia Carvalho. Lubinski claims Carvalho backtracked on her own confidentiality request regarding the city’s report, which was referred to the DA’s office over six months ago.

“I do not understand your change of position,” Lubinski writes. “The disclosure of confidential reports is premature and should not be released until our investigation has concluded to ensure justice.” Continue reading→

Will Bustamante’s new lawyers expose the corruption at the County of Orange?

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Carlos Bustamante dragged off in handcuffs

Carlos Bustamante dragged off in handcuffs

When Costa Mesa attorney Steve Young last ran for office, in 2012, he said that “Democrats can’t simply run against the culture of corruption in Washington.”

Perhaps he was serious.  Young is now one of Carlos Bustamante’s lawyers.  You remember Bustamante?  A former Santa Ana Councilman who was brought into the halls of the County of Orange and turned into a darling of the OC GOP?  Only to find himself arrested and charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors stemming from sexual harassment charges?

Here’s the deal.  Bustamante now admits that he had sex with all sorts of women at the County of Orange but he says it was consensual.  He has paid bitterly for his misbehavior – losing his job and his wife.  But his lawyers, Young and another lawyer named Gina L. Kershaw, say that he was set up.  So was he? Continue reading→

OCDA lawsuit accuses five pharma companies of creating opioid addicts

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OCDA Seal

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 22, 2014

CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES FOR DECEIVING PATIENTS AND DOCTORS ABOUT DANGERS OF PAINKILLERS, INCLUDING OXYCONTIN AND PERCOCET

*Complaint charges that misleading marketing has grown opioids into multi-billion dollar industry at expense of patient health

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) and Office of the County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara (OCCCSC) have filed a civil consumer protection lawsuit against five large pharmaceutical companies for endangering patients and deceiving doctors by intentionally misrepresenting the dangerously addictive nature of opioids, or a class of narcotic prescription painkillers, to expand their market and profit for the drugs.

The Complaint was filed yesterday, May 21, 2014, against Purdue Pharma L.P., Cephalon, Inc., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Endo Health Solutions Inc., and Actavis, Inc. Continue reading→

OCDA to host an info booth at the Santa Ana Cinco de Mayo Festival

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Santa Ana Planning Commissioner Sean Mill and Tony Rackauckas

OCDA Tony Rackauckas and Santa Ana Planning Commissioner Sean Mill

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: May 2, 2014

OCDA TO HOST INFORMATION BOOTH AT CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE MEXICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 15th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration this Sunday, May 4, 2014, starting at 11:00 a.m. This family festival will be held in downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street between Main Street and French Street.

The festival is in honor of Mexican heritage and pride and will feature live music and performances, games, prizes, carnival rides, food, art and culture vendors, and exhibitors from local businesses, government, and law enforcement agencies. Each year, over 150,000 people attend the festivities. The festival is free and open to the public. Continue reading→

6th Annual OC Victim’s Rights March and Rally set for April 11

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The Orange County District Attorney is hosting the 6th Annual Victim’s Rights March and Rally on April 11, 2014, starting at 9:30 am with a reception at the OCDA’s office, located at 401 Civic Center Drive West, in Santa Ana.  Click here to RSVP on Facebook.

OCDA Tony Rackauckas will lead a March at 10:30 am to the Old Orange County Courthouse at 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd, in Santa Ana. Continue reading→

OCDA to host a booth at the Santa Ana Cinco de Mayo weekend festival

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Tony Rackauckas

Orange County District Attorney Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2013

OCDA TO HOST INFORMATION BOOTH AT CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND TO CELEBRATE MEXICAN HERITAGE

SANTA ANA – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is proud to participate in the 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration this Sunday, May 5, 2013, starting at 11:00 a.m. This family festival will be held in downtown Santa Ana on 4th Street between Main Street and French Street. Continue reading→

OCDA declares war on pimps and other human traffickers

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Tony Rackauckas

Orange County District Attorney Press Release

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2013

OCDA TO PUT THEIR “HEAT” ON SLAVE-OWNER PERPS

*DA Rackauckas introduces new Unit to combat human exploitation and trafficking

SANTA ANA – Orange County District Attorney (OCDA) Tony Rackauckas announced today at the Victims’ Rights March and Rally a new unit to prosecute Human Exploitation And Trafficking (HEAT) cases. Orange County is a diverse melting-pot with a large ethnic population, multiple tourist attractions, and is surrounded by large, urban counties, which has made it susceptible to human traffickers. Human trafficking cases have recently increased in Orange County, with many cases involving underage victims and/or brothels. The new Unit was created to deal with this increasing problem. Continue reading→

Speakers announced for the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally

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RIP Kelly Thomas

Orange County District Attorney, Media Advisory
For Immediate Release: April 23, 2013

WHO: Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas

WHAT: Is pleased to announce the speakers for the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally

WHEN: Friday, April 26, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. (Reception) and 11:00 a.m. (Rally) Continue reading→

5th Annual O.C. Victims’ Rights March and Rally set for April 26

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OC Victims' Rights March and Rally

The Orange District Attorney Tony Rackauckas is hosting the 5th Annual Victims’ Rights March and Rally on Friday, April 26, 2013.

The Program includes:

  • 9:30 a.m. Reception at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, located at 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • 10:30 a.m. March to the Old Orange County Courthouse, at 211 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • 11:00 a.m. Rally at the Old Orange County Courthouse Continue reading→