As previously stated by Mr. Patrik Griego and just confirmed, he will not pursue compensation for attorney fees from the County.
Press Release:
We have been informed that Mr. Marcus has resigned from his position as Public Defender. Based thereon, we will be dismissing our lawsuit against the County.
Our lawsuit was based on a statute that defines criteria for eligibility to serve as Public Defender in California. In our view, eligibility for appointment is a low bar for a candidate to meet. The controversy surrounding Mr. Marcus was based on questions regarding his job performance, a matter that is addressed through the confidential County Human Resource process.
There is no evidence that the District Attorney and/or the Sheriff improperly influenced the selection of Mr. Marcus as Public Defender.
Our office wants to thank the Public Defender's Office employees who stepped up and demonstrated their commitment to their clients, as they do on a daily basis. We also want to thank the private citizen petitioners who understood the value in continuing to provide a strong Public Defender's Office to our community.
I don't know who I can even trust anymore
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comment "There is no evidence that the District Attorney and/or the Sheriff improperly influenced the selection of Mr. Marcus as Public Defender"
ReplyDeleteBut the question as to who (singular or plural) did influence the selection of Mr. Marcus.
Marcus was the supes second choice. First choice turned them down. Why Marcus was second and not first, and why the first choice said no, no one is saying.
DeleteThis in the nth time you have published the same
Deletecomment. If you know something, say it and provide proof.