The appellate judge’s decision means the case of Amilcar “Butch” Ford will now be tossed to the California Attorney General’s Office.
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price addresses media members during a press conference at the DA office in Oakland, Calif., on Thursday, July 11, 20224. by Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s office to be placed back onto a case involving a former top prosecutor who became one of her loudest critics.
to boot Price’s office from the case of Amilcar “Butch” Ford, who was charged last year with violating a little-used section of the state’s business and professions code. It comes seven months after Alameda County Superior Court Judge James Cramer raised concerns about the frequency and vigor of Price’s public comments about Ford, particularly given how he only faced a misdemeanor. In issuing his ruling earlier this year, Cramer found that “problem here for me is that the elected district attorney has made repeated comments about the defendant in this case, Mr. Ford.” The appellate judge’s decision to confirm that ruling means that Ford’s case will now be sent to the California Attorney General’s Office. Ernie Castillo, an attorney for Ford, lauded the decision Friday afternoon and expressed hope that the case would be dismissed once state prosecutors had a chance to review it. “We’re very pleased with the court’s ruling — we think they made the right call on this,” Castillo said. “The case law and the facts that we provide to the court were in line with the recusal.” “We’re just looking forward to having him move on with his career, and put this behind him,” he added. The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office did not immediately reply to a request for comment Friday afternoon from the Bay Area News Group. A message seeking comment from the attorney general’s office also was not immediately returned., accusing him of the little-used charge of defending after public prosecution as the prosecutor. If convicted, Ford could be disbarred. The charge stemmed from a declaration he filed while still employed by Price — one that supported police union attorney Michael Rains’ bid to disqualify the district attorney from a case against Jason Fletcher. Fletcher, a former San Leandro police officer, faces a manslaughter charge in the 2020 on-duty shooting death of Steven Taylor. Ford has repeatedly sparred with Price over the years, having even appeared at a rally last year on the steps of the René C. Davidson Courthouse in downtown Oakland while calling for her to be recalled from office. He later left the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office for a job as a prosecutor under San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins., amid concerns about comments that the district attorney made in that case as well. A judge has yet to make a ruling on an appeal filed by Price’s office on that ruling.'Mysterious' Barron Trump eschewed school sports, dances, yearbook, classmate saysAsking Eric: My friend calls when she suspects I'm with her husbandDear Abby: The family believes my father's story about why he disowned meDear Abby: Not to be a snob, but his wine is awful and I don’t want to date himVictims of deadly Devil's Slide crash identified by coroner5 things to know about the Miss USA pageant
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alameda County Fair adds measures to keep cool in triple-digit heatAlameda County Fair officials have made adjustments to battle the triple-digit heat that continues through the Fourth of July holiday week.
Read more »
Newsom revokes offer to help Alameda County DAGov. Gavin Newsom is revoking his offer to dispatch attorneys to help prosecute crimes in Alameda County.
Read more »
‘Disappointed’ or ‘misinformed’?: Gov. Newsom feuds with Alameda County DA Pamela Price after rescinded staffingNewsom expressed frustration that the proposed partnership “was not enthusiastically embraced” by Price’s office.
Read more »
Elon Musk threatens to move Tesla from California, files suit against Alameda CountyAfter Alameda County health officials cautioned Tesla against reopening its California car factory, CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the company would sue the county and move its headquarters out of state.
Read more »
3 death row inmates from Alameda County resentenced after misconduct probeThree death row inmates have been resentenced, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced Tuesday afternoon.
Read more »
Alameda County Sheriff patrol car stolen from outside courthouseThe thieves also made off with several items of police gear, including a deputy’s badge.
Read more »