Tony Rackauckas
Lesson in hubris at Capo Unified
May 29, 2007 Filed in: Culture of
Corruption | Express
Advocacy | Investigations
| People vs
Fleming | Recall Campaign
05-06 |
Registrar
of Voters | School Bonds
| Superintendents
Indictments of former superintendent, assistant,
should encourage community
vigilance
Editorial, The Orange County
Register
The indictment last week of two former top officials at Capistrano Unified capped a long and bitter battle at that south county school district over efforts to reform leadership that had grown arrogant and out of touch with the public. An indictment is a far cry from a conviction, but the county grand jury’s decision is indeed vindication for the hearty band of parents who attempted to recall the school board and offers encouragement for grass-roots activists who want to keep their government accountable. Read More...
The indictment last week of two former top officials at Capistrano Unified capped a long and bitter battle at that south county school district over efforts to reform leadership that had grown arrogant and out of touch with the public. An indictment is a far cry from a conviction, but the county grand jury’s decision is indeed vindication for the hearty band of parents who attempted to recall the school board and offers encouragement for grass-roots activists who want to keep their government accountable. Read More...
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New Outrage: Fleming Asking Taxpayers to Pay for His Criminal Defense!!!
Jul 23, 2007 Filed in: Criminal
Attorney Fees | Elected
Officials | Investigations
| Press
Release | People vs
Fleming
• Fleming Asks Taxpayers to Fund His Criminal Defense
• Calls for Accountability and Resignations of Fleming-Era Trustees Increase
Rancho
Santa Margarita, CA.
The CUSD
Recall Committee has learned that James Fleming,
the indicted former superintendent of the
Capistrano Unified School District, has
submitted a formal request to the school
district asking that taxpayers pay for his
criminal defense. As part of the on-going
criminal investigation of the CUSD leaders,
District Attorney Tony Rackauckas recently
announced the indictment of former
Superintendent James Fleming on three felony
counts. If convicted, Fleming could serve up to
four years in prison.
See Fleming criminal attorney fees request letter Read More...
• Calls for Accountability and Resignations of Fleming-Era Trustees Increase
See Fleming criminal attorney fees request letter Read More...