The prosecutor union VP said “there were as many as 16 other civil suits pending against the district attorney.”
"Randolph, who headed the juvenile division, claimed Gascòn assigned her to the parole division because she pushed back against his progressive and lenient policies, especially not trying juveniles as adults no matter the circumstance.
"Randolph’s legal team, led by civil attorneys Greg Smith and Beth Corriea, argued that she believed Gascón’s policies violated laws pertaining to victims’ rights and that limitations on the types of felonies prosecutors could file against teens would lead them to bring charges that did not accurately represent the alleged conduct of certain defendants.
“ 'We have a 30-year veteran complaining that there are ethical violations and Marsy’s Law violations, and you have an administration that wants their policies followed no matter what,” Smith said during his opening statement.
“ 'I’m grateful to have a forum where what’s happening in the district attorney’s office can be heard in a fair manner,” Randolph said outside the courtroom, describing Gascón’s conduct as an “epic failure” in leadership.". . .More...