For those interested, we now have the radio archive available from Wednesday’s Interview with Albert Bifarelli and Reverand Odeye on the Ajay Dev case.
September 9, 2009 show – The Vanguard interview Albert Bifarelli and Reverend Odeye to discuss the trial and convcition of Ajay Dev, who in August was sentence to 378 years in prison on 76 convictions stemming from allegations he molested and raped his adopted daughter. Family, friends, and community members argue that this was a wrongful conviction and that Mr. Dev is innocent of all charges.
Striking statistics on Yolo felonies
Daily Democrat — http://www.dailydemocrat.com/opinion
Created: 09/30/2009 10:11:49 AM PDT
Recently I came across some statistics that were striking to say the least. We in Yolo County have the highest percentage of the felony complaints prosecuted in the State (98 percent). To most, that has to be pretty impressive. It shows Yolo County is tough on crime.
It is the 2 percent that is disturbing. It means that out of 100 persons coming before the justice system, only two persons will be found innocent. That seems to defy the law of probability. Does it mean that if 15 innocent persons were picked up by law enforcement, and went before the justice system that not even one person would be found innocent? Just one innocent person undeservingly imprisoned should stir our conscience.
If my premise is correct this prompts some more questions. The main one being: How many innocent persons have we sent to prison: for how many aggregate years? Truth reveals right and wrong. Does this mean we are tampering with the truth? Our county law enforcement receives federal monies to fight crime. Are we doing a little tweaking here and there in order to continue receiving funds? If we are doing that, it is unconscionable and must be immediately remedied.
Law abiding citizens have the assurance of protection, but if by a quirk of circumstance a law abiding citizen is arrested on suspicion of breaking the law, with the above statistics there is not even a 50 percent chance of being found innocent. Folks, what are we doing? Do we know for sure? How would you like to only have a 2 percent chance?
BECKY OLVERA, Woodland
#1Thursday
If I read the statement correctly 98% were prosecuted, that doesn’t mean they were convicted. I could mean inocent people being prosecuted, but it could mean that the police and DA are doing a great job of weeding out inocent people so they are never charged with a felony. Depending on how they gather statistics, charges that are dropped may not be counted as “complaints”.
Great question and deserves clarification by our DA’s office.
Woodland libertarian
#2Thursday
Actually, the 98% is offered to explain convictions rates.
Persecutions are rarely decided by the D.A’s office–officers who make arrest begin the prosecution process, the D.A completes it with a conviction.
But you’re right. I think the D.A should answer/clarify this in the spirit of government transparency.
sacramento.
Roseville, CA
#3Thursday
I totally agree that thier is something very wrong with the “Criminal and Judicial system” in Yolo County,I believe that we need to question the Yolo County DA,we have information in where they have prsecuted individuals in the “Past” with overzealous prosecution,take the case of the individual that was charged in 2001 when “Bush” came to West Sacto and the charged and accused the idividual with “Terrorisim” for a “Backpack” that had been discarded 3 weeks befor “Bush” arrived in West Sacramento and the Yolo County DA’s office spent thousands od dollars attempting to “Railroad” this individual wit 15 years in prison,had it not been for a “Local Businessman” who testified aginst the “Prosecution” and the outcry from the community organizations fron Sacramento and Yol County that “innocent person would have been sent to prison for 15 years to maybe “Life”,what we do know is that once charged by the DA your given the opportunity of a “Plea bargain” of instead of 30 to life they will offer you to plead guilty or not 10 to 15 years,that many people do not understand untill you are in Prison,so I commend Ms.Becky Olvera for her letter we are need to question the DA’s office and thier actions,have not his Asst. Dep. DA’s already alledged very serious questions ?.
The far left is funny
Sacramento, CA
I prefer to think the legal system is getting 98% of the arrested felons off the street. It starts with the street cops and then it goes to a jury. Beyond a reasonable doubt is what the jury decides. The jury doesn’t find the 2% innocent, just not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
sacramento
Roseville, CA
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To “Funny”
“it goes to a jury. Beyond a reasonable doubt is what the jury decides. The jury doesn’t find the 2% innocent, just not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt”.
You totally loose it,the majority of the court cases are “Plea Bargain” and NOTdecided by a “Jury”,if and when they arrest you and “Charge you” and you are in jail and you maybe “Innocent, what would you do if the DA say’s to you,”Well how about you “Plead Guilty to 15 years or its 30 to life,take your pick” whch are you going decide on ? it sounds as if you have never been arrested.
Gee thats SCARY
Sacramento, CA
Way to Go MS. Olivera, how many innocent people we have to incarcerated due to the lack of experience of our D.A.’s staff. I say we should change our D.A.’s Department for more competent personnel. What do you think about the young man Al Rojas? It sounds to me like he knows what he is doing he would do a hella of a better job than these cowboys !!!!
Marcos Cardenas
Sacramento, CA
Congradulations Becky and thank you, your curiosity will open the eyes of many Yolo county residents. Justice will prevail! Those who think their above the law and manipulate the law to accomodate their egos and pocket books are going to be held accountable to a higher court.GOD help Yolo county let truth and justice prevail in JESUS precious name AMEN!
Woodland conservative
El Monte, CA
Hey Jim Smith,
Reasonable requests to ask the DA for a clarification of the 98% convition rate and how it’s calculated. Might just be a 5 minute phone call for clarification.
Alarmed Citizen.
Roseville, CA
What a terrific article! NINTY-EIGHT percent, HIGHEST percentage of felony COMPLAINTS PROSECUTED in the STATE is absolutely astonishing. I agree this defies the law of probability. A 2 % chance of being found innocent is alarming to say the least. There is no doubt in my mind that innocent people are going to jail. I strongly believe this is what happened to Ajay Dev who was sentenced to jail for 378 years in a case that had no physical evidence, one witness (the accuser) and was based on hearsay. Cases like these are driven by self-serving agenda’s and Yolo County’s desperate attempt to obtain alternative funding — all under the guise of being tough on crime. We should all be shocked and must not ignore the very probable injustice that is being perpetrated on innocent people. We all deserve the truth. So I urged you all to be pro-active and contact other media sources asking that they investigate this subject as well as the Yolo County DA’s office demanding for answers. Don’t let this tragic offense against the people of our community go without remediation.
Woodland Believer
Davis, CA
We can all agree that there is good and evil in this world, nation, county, city, and in Woodland, CA. We can also agree there is no perfect judicial system and will never be.
However, when innocent people are blatantly being railroaded and persecuted, racially profiled, and murdered in the street like a dog, that makes me sick to my core!
Or, offered 12 – 15 years prison time, if you just admit to a crime, even though you didn’t commit the crime, just to receive a shorter sentence.
Or, using dirty tactics such as tampering with evidence, acquiring DNA wrongfully and using it to the DA’s advantage, tweaking witnesses reports, and my list can go on and on…..PEOPLE WAKE UP !!
Woodland Daily Democrat Article:
Reisig holds fundraising event, touts conviction rate
By JIM SMITH
Created: 10/03/2009 02:30:10 AM PDT
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig speaks to supporters at the home of Bob and Nancy Lea on Thursday. (Jim Smith/Democrat)
Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig cited a 90 percent conviction rate during his second “Seek Justice. Do Justice” fundraising event held Thursday night.
The event, held at the Woodland home of Bob and Nancy Lee, was attended by around 150 people, most of whom are active in county politics, or work in law enforcement and the judicial system, including prosecutors, law firms and independent attorneys.
Elected three years ago as the county’s DA, Reisig told those assembled that not a day goes by that he’s not thinking about crime and the victims of it.
Reisig recounted what he felt has been major progress over the years as he spoke from the one side of a swimming pool. Guests had dinner and drinks on the opposite side during an evening punctuated by a battalion of darting dragonflies.
Inside the courtroom, Reisig said, his staff has prosecuted some 20,000 cases over the past three years, some of them “the worst of the worst.”
Much of the efforts of his office have also been directed toward fraud, Reisig said, in order to protect people, particularly the elderly, from being deceived by scam artists.
Outside the courtroom, Reisig said, his staff has been involved with local schools through a truancy program geared toward getting youngsters to school and keeping them in the classroom.
But Reisig was particularly proud of his efforts in the courtroom.
“Crime in Yolo County has decreased every single year, ever since I’ve been DA,”
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Reisig said.
The event also served as a fundraiser for Reisig’s next campaign; he raised at least $35,000. Primary sponsors of the event of were:
Patriot Sponsors-$3,500: Kirby Wells.
Platinum Sponsors-$2,000: Rumsey Rancheria, Wilkinson International, and Dave Roberts.
Gold Sponsors-$1,500: Wilson Farms, and the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association.
Silver Sponsors-$750: Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto; Richard Hamilton; the Law Offices of Steve Sabbadini; Dr. Scott Vinson, DMD; Allaye Chan Law Corporation; Law Offices of Hansen, Kohls, Jones, Sommer & Jacobs; and Topo Padilla of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds.
Bronze Sponsors-$350: Cross Courts Athletic Club; Tom Osborne of Osborne consulting; Assemblyman Jim Nielsen; Former Yolo County Chief Probation Officer Don Meyer; Vic Bucher, CPA; Paradise Pools; John Morgan of Alex Padilla Bail Bonds; Cathy Kennedy; David Reade of DSR Enterprise; and Marlin Wineberger.
VIP Sponsors-$175: Jeff and Adrienne Monroe; Nick Warner; Dr. Jeff Phillips of Phillips Chiropractic; Assistant District Attorney Garrett Hamilton; Jim and Ramona Hectle; Woodland Residential Services; Sacramento International Jet Center; Yolo County Supervisor Duane Chamberlain; Park Buris Queens; Tam Kam; Kurt and Shelly Hunt of Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Friedberg and Parker Law Office; Will Davis; Glen Holderreed of Quacera Capital Management LLC; and Doug and Diane Young.
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Thank you for the list of supporters. I will not be supporting any of them. DA Reisig is a crook and should not re-elected.
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Woe to the supporters…and woe to DA Reisig
unbelievable
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the article only states a few of his supporters not all of them. I can’t believe he got that much money. The paper says “he raised at least $35,000.” I will not support any one who supports that corrupted DA who puts innocent individuals in prison for crimes they didn’t commit to. Just because someone is arrested for a crime, doesn’t mean they committed that crime. What happened to the old fashion work that use to be done and that is finding the truth. Guess this DA doesn’t know the meaning of truth.
the far right is funny
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Saturday
What shameless propaganda. Stating that crime has dropped since he’s become DA is an attempt to draw a conclusion where none exists. No criminals are thinking, prior to committing a crime, that they shouldn’t because he’s DA. What a crock from a crook.
Correction Required
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Saturday
Dear Daily Democrat,
Please double check your list of donors and dates. We gave money to Reisig last year but are certain we did NOT give him money or endorsement yet this year.
To see such a publication with our names and businesses posted is very strange indeed. I would like to know where the Democrat obtianed this list. Please post this information so that we can look into this matter. Other people may be in the same boat we are and wanting to know why their names were reported when they were not party to this event or even this campain reporting year.
Thank you.
Crazy
Sacramento, CA
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Saturday
the far right is funny wrote:
What shameless propaganda. Stating that crime has dropped since he’s become DA is an attempt to draw a conclusion where none exists. No criminals are thinking, prior to committing a crime, that they shouldn’t because he’s DA. What a crock from a crook.
Truth is crime has not dropped because of him and his conviction rate is higher because the DA’s office isn’t filing on many cases, they have new policies in effect which mean the DA’s office will not take a case from a law enforcement agency unless the DA is CERTAIN he can win it in court. ask any le agency and they will tell you. The long prison terms given out, most of those are required enhancements such as in gang cases, the law requires the longer sentences in gang cases.
Woodland libertarian
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Saturday
Let me get his straight.
Ed Prieto donates to money, hence the D.A will not go against ED prieto.
Corruption.
Conflict of interest
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Saturday
Let’s see, Prieto donated and it was his deputy’s who shot the guy on the overpass. Sabbadini’s office donated to Resig and he is defending the Sheriff’s department deputy that shot in a residential area and shot a dog. Doubt we’ll see any justice done there either.
Seems like a conflict of interest doesn’t it. Sounds like you can buy your convictions or aquittals.
unbelievable
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Saturday
Wasn’t Sabbadini the lawyer for the brother who plays professional baseball for the red socks. Well, that explains why he only got 6 months in county jail for pleading guilty to molesting.
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Well now, why hasn’t the govenor stepped in? It’s obvious that there is something rotten in Yolo County! There is so many claims to his abuse of power and unethical practices in the last 3 years. Sure he might have a 90% conviction rate… but what percentage is REALLY guilty of the crimes they were charged with? Going as far back as his duet with Henderson in the Volarvich-Zeilesch case, That case I personally know the dirty antics of Reisig’s moves and I really, in my heart, believe that Officer Steven’s widow would like it if the REAL people were behind bars for her husband’s murder. Volarvich, yes, he is in the right place for what he did. But too many people really know the truth, but were hushed by threats from Reisig to remain quiet or else. I was almost one of those he tormented. Pena should bein Zeilesch’s place and I believe Reisig doesn’t loose a bit of sleep over that or any of theese other cases he railroaded people in. So as for his conviction rate pltttt! to you Reisig! We won’t haveyou in office next term. Don’t insult us by running!
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Saturday
Is Yolo county voters asleep? This is the most corrupt DA in Yolo in 30 years. This guy is a horrible representative for justice and honesty. Any one that supports of protects this guy is just as crooked. Very disappointing. Politics as usual, you support me and I support you. I bet Reisig’s two top cops in his own agency will not be supporting him (Lt. Skaggs and Senior Investigator Gore). When the cops that work for him call him a crook and a liar, you would think someone would listen, maybe not. Very sad.
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Saturday
Wow, does Reisig own the Daily Dem? He has them print anything he gives them and they just help run his public relations campaign. I did not see the Daily Dem on the to supporters list, there has to be some value for all the free press they give him. So much for a paper being for the people. Perhaps we should call this paper the Daily Reisig Reporter?
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Saturday
DailyReisig Reporter…. That was good!
Headlines should read..Retract Reisig! Before it’s too late!
Hobknobbing in Woodland
Sacramento, CA
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Saturday
Quote from articale:
“The event, held at the Woodland home of Bob and Nancy Lee, was attended by around 150 people, most of whom are active in county politics, or work in law enforcement and the judicial system, including prosecutors, law firms and independent attorneys.”
This is exactly why the various law enforcement agencies cannot and should not investigate one another. They are too socially and professionally intertwined so as make it impossible that any one angency could objectively investigate the other. Personally I will not vote for Jeff Reisig next year because of all the controversy he has engendered.
Look at the picture
Sacramento, CA
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Saturday
Notice in the picture that not one person is paying any attention to him……………..hmmmm.
He got money
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Yesterday
Look at the picture wrote:
Notice in the picture that not one person is paying any attention to him……….hmmmm.
Who cares if they pay attention, he just wants their money and to fool voters, he seems to be accomplishing both.:sad:
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Yesterday
The problem is with this position, is if no one runs against him he will be elected again. A recall is needed to ensure he cannot have a second term. The people of Yolo deserve better than this guy.
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Yesterday
I second the “thank you” for listing all of the supporters, for I too will no longer be a supporter of any of those listed as supporting Reisig. I was a supporter for his election and spent a LOT of money to help him get elected and have watched him turn the DA’s office into a Nazi camp. Both Reisig and Prieto are elected- if you want to stop the “good ole’ boy” team people need to come forward to run against them. The Democrat article is clearly Reisig gathering up steam to run again. SOMEONE needs to stop him!!!
Woodland Citizen
Sacramento, CA
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Yesterday
Atleast Jeff Reisig is working trying to make a difference in our county. Isn’t it funny when people are working others always seem to have something to say about how things are going. Why doesn’t anyone try to run for his job? Because it is a hard job to do and everyone who is complaining isn’t up to working that hard. Get a Life!!!!!
more than happy
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Yesterday
Here is an idea.. don’t commit crimes in Yolo County and you will never have to deal with the DA or his “corrupt office”. I am OK with him putting criminals where they belong and making the streets a safer place… Something tells me that the people complaining in here are people who have had dealings with him or have family members who have had to deal with his office….
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Yesterday
Thank you. I will never again support Reisig or his supporters.
SHOCKED
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23 hrs ago
Once again you all are Idiots. Not one of you have given one reason for calling Reisig a crook. Don’t you people think for yourselves. Apparently not, just re-run and repeat what some uneducated person has stated. I sure you could all be found in the local criminal postings. No basis to your complaints or rants. Once again hate those who do good for your community and you will continue to get what your used to. Your a waste of time.
Way to go Jeff ! Thanks for assisting Law Enforcement in cleaning up our streets.
CharlesBronson
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Wow. Kurt Hunt is on the donor list? Hmmm. Kurt has lost at least 6 homes over the last year. Do not believe check out the trustee sales in this paper. How can Kurt afford 175.00 when he cannot even afford to pay his mortgages on his properties? Thanks for the list because I will never ever support any of these people. I work for a company and If I donate money to a canditate I cannot mention my companies name for compliance reasons. I wonder if Coldwell Banker was aware that Mr. Hunt is attaching their name to this crooked D.A. Im going to ask the Department of Real Estate on Monday. I hope you got permission Kurt or else I will call Mr. Arnold and Mr. Taromino your bosses. Ask yourself is Reisig the crook looking out for your best interests or just the interests of a chosen few? The answer is quite easy. Mr. Reisig is for the right wing monied Republicans in this county and not for the common folk. Wow. Prieto giving him money and that is not going to sway Jeffy boy from giving his gang of crooks leniency? The list goes on and on. This election for Yolo County is as important as 2004 when Bush was incredibly re-elected after a horrible first term. Fellow citizens I urge you to stop this mad man from being re-elected. Bronson over and out telling it like it is!
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Woodland Citizen wrote:
Atleast Jeff Reisig is working trying to make a difference in our county. Isn’t it funny when people are working others always seem to have something to say about how things are going. Why doesn’t anyone try to run for his job? Because it is a hard job to do and everyone who is complaining isn’t up to working that hard. Get a Life!!!!!
Funny you say Woodland Citizen and then it shows you are in Sacramento. No wonder you support Reisig, he can’t tell the truth either!
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SHOCKED wrote:
Once again you all are Idiots. Not one of you have given one reason for calling Reisig a crook. Don’t you people think for yourselves. Apparently not, just re-run and repeat what some uneducated person has stated. I sure you could all be found in the local criminal postings. No basis to your complaints or rants. Once again hate those who do good for your community and you will continue to get what your used to. Your a waste of time.
Way to go Jeff ! Thanks for assisting Law Enforcement in cleaning up our streets.
As a law enforcement officer, there is way too much scandal around Reisig and he is not helping law enforcement, he is hurting them by his over zealous attempts to win regardless if the facts say the guy ‘may’ be innocent. And not doing it to clean up or help, he is doing it for power and to keep his job and for his political reasons. Please don’t speak for all law enforcement. When he runs next time let’s see how many local law enforcement support him this time.
One nation under GOD
Sacramento, CA
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22 hrs ago
There is freedom in the truth. Yolo county residents find out for yourselves who the DA. Jeff Reisig is. Let the truth set you free.
Suggest FPPC Report
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I am guessing that since editor Jim Smith wrote the article, he published the list of donors and supporters based on an incorrect “event program” and not on an actual FPPC financial report for the campaign.
I think it is great that Jim gets out and does his own reporting. However, we did not actually attend the event, did not sponsor the event, and did not give any auction item donation or even buy tickets. We are confused as to how our names got published in the Daily Democrat as being a sponsor – and at a specific dollar amount.
A better idea for a news paper or other news agency might be to wait and use the Fair Political Practice Commission FPPC Reports which are mandatory for all candidates and far more accurate as a reporting mechanism.
Woodlander for life
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Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
Guilty
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Woodlander for life wrote:
Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
You do realize the facts between the 2 cases are distinguishable, right?
I am in no way standing up for Pedrioa.
Woodlander for life wrote:
Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
One thing in the Pedroia case that I remember pretty clearly from the reports are that the DA’s office argued for the maximum sentence of 8 years…it was the judge who imposed the sentence of 1 year in County Jail.
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CharlesBronson wrote:
Wow. Kurt Hunt is on the donor list? Hmmm. Kurt has lost at least 6 homes over the last year. Do not believe check out the trustee sales in this paper. How can Kurt afford 175.00 when he cannot even afford to pay his mortgages on his properties? Thanks for the list because I will never ever support any of these people. I work for a company and If I donate money to a canditate I cannot mention my companies name for compliance reasons. I wonder if Coldwell Banker was aware that Mr. Hunt is attaching their name to this crooked D.A. Im going to ask the Department of Real Estate on Monday. I hope you got permission Kurt or else I will call Mr. Arnold and Mr. Taromino your bosses. Ask yourself is Reisig the crook looking out for your best interests or just the interests of a chosen few? The answer is quite easy. Mr. Reisig is for the right wing monied Republicans in this county and not for the common folk. Wow. Prieto giving him money and that is not going to sway Jeffy boy from giving his gang of crooks leniency? The list goes on and on. This election for Yolo County is as important as 2004 when Bush was incredibly re-elected after a horrible first term. Fellow citizens I urge you to stop this mad man from being re-elected. Bronson over and out telling it like it is!
Let me prface my questions to CB with this…this is not an endorsement of Reisig, nor am I stating that Reisig is good, bad, or otherwise…
That being said, my questions to CB are;
What facts are you basing your strong opinion that Reisig is dirty, corrupt, unethical?
Does it concern you at all that the long time investigator filed a civil suit against Reisig rather than going to the California Bar Associaiton or the AG’s office?
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The event also served as a fundraiser for Reisig’s next campaign; he raised at least $35,000. Primary sponsors of the event of were:
Patriot Sponsors-$3,500: Kirby Wells.
Platinum Sponsors-$2,000: Rumsey Rancheria, Wilkinson International, and Dave Roberts.
Gold Sponsors-$1,500: Wilson Farms, and the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association.
Silver Sponsors-$750: Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto; Richard Hamilton; the Law Offices of Steve Sabbadini; Dr. Scott Vinson, DMD; Allaye Chan Law Corporation; Law Offices of Hansen, Kohls, Jones, Sommer & Jacobs; and Topo Padilla of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds.
Bronze Sponsors-$350: Cross Courts Athletic Club; Tom Osborne of Osborne consulting; Assemblyman Jim Nielsen; Former Yolo County Chief Probation Officer Don Meyer; Vic Bucher, CPA; Paradise Pools; John Morgan of Alex Padilla Bail Bonds; Cathy Kennedy; David Reade of DSR Enterprise; and Marlin Wineberger.
VIP Sponsors-$175: Jeff and Adrienne Monroe; Nick Warner; Dr. Jeff Phillips of Phillips Chiropractic; Assistant District Attorney Garrett Hamilton; Jim and Ramona Hectle; Woodland Residential Services; Sacramento International Jet Center; Yolo County Supervisor Duane Chamberlain; Park Buris Queens; Tam Kam; Kurt and Shelly Hunt of Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Friedberg and Parker Law Office; Will Davis; Glen Holderreed of Quacera Capital Management LLC; and Doug and Diane Young.
The far left is funny
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Double Bogey wrote:
One thing in the Pedroia case that I remember pretty clearly from the reports are that the DA’s office argued for the maximum sentence of 8 years…it was the judge who imposed the sentence of 1 year in County Jail.
Two things I remember about the Pedroia case.
1) Lots of people say he could never commit the crime, they would let him watch their children, and the charges my be trumped up.
2) He plead guilty.
What a dirty D.A.
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#24
Yesterday
Thank you. I will never again support Reisig or his supporters.
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#25
23 hrs ago
Once again you all are Idiots. Not one of you have given one reason for calling Reisig a crook. Don’t you people think for yourselves. Apparently not, just re-run and repeat what some uneducated person has stated. I sure you could all be found in the local criminal postings. No basis to your complaints or rants. Once again hate those who do good for your community and you will continue to get what your used to. Your a waste of time.
Way to go Jeff ! Thanks for assisting Law Enforcement in cleaning up our streets.
CharlesBronson
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23 hrs ago
Wow. Kurt Hunt is on the donor list? Hmmm. Kurt has lost at least 6 homes over the last year. Do not believe check out the trustee sales in this paper. How can Kurt afford 175.00 when he cannot even afford to pay his mortgages on his properties? Thanks for the list because I will never ever support any of these people. I work for a company and If I donate money to a canditate I cannot mention my companies name for compliance reasons. I wonder if Coldwell Banker was aware that Mr. Hunt is attaching their name to this crooked D.A. Im going to ask the Department of Real Estate on Monday. I hope you got permission Kurt or else I will call Mr. Arnold and Mr. Taromino your bosses. Ask yourself is Reisig the crook looking out for your best interests or just the interests of a chosen few? The answer is quite easy. Mr. Reisig is for the right wing monied Republicans in this county and not for the common folk. Wow. Prieto giving him money and that is not going to sway Jeffy boy from giving his gang of crooks leniency? The list goes on and on. This election for Yolo County is as important as 2004 when Bush was incredibly re-elected after a horrible first term. Fellow citizens I urge you to stop this mad man from being re-elected. Bronson over and out telling it like it is!
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#27
23 hrs ago
Woodland Citizen wrote:
Atleast Jeff Reisig is working trying to make a difference in our county. Isn’t it funny when people are working others always seem to have something to say about how things are going. Why doesn’t anyone try to run for his job? Because it is a hard job to do and everyone who is complaining isn’t up to working that hard. Get a Life!!!!!
Funny you say Woodland Citizen and then it shows you are in Sacramento. No wonder you support Reisig, he can’t tell the truth either!
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22 hrs ago
SHOCKED wrote:
Once again you all are Idiots. Not one of you have given one reason for calling Reisig a crook. Don’t you people think for yourselves. Apparently not, just re-run and repeat what some uneducated person has stated. I sure you could all be found in the local criminal postings. No basis to your complaints or rants. Once again hate those who do good for your community and you will continue to get what your used to. Your a waste of time.
Way to go Jeff ! Thanks for assisting Law Enforcement in cleaning up our streets.
As a law enforcement officer, there is way too much scandal around Reisig and he is not helping law enforcement, he is hurting them by his over zealous attempts to win regardless if the facts say the guy ‘may’ be innocent. And not doing it to clean up or help, he is doing it for power and to keep his job and for his political reasons. Please don’t speak for all law enforcement. When he runs next time let’s see how many local law enforcement support him this time.
One nation under GOD
Sacramento, CA
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#30
22 hrs ago
There is freedom in the truth. Yolo county residents find out for yourselves who the DA. Jeff Reisig is. Let the truth set you free.
Suggest FPPC Report
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#33
11 hrs ago
I am guessing that since editor Jim Smith wrote the article, he published the list of donors and supporters based on an incorrect “event program” and not on an actual FPPC financial report for the campaign.
I think it is great that Jim gets out and does his own reporting. However, we did not actually attend the event, did not sponsor the event, and did not give any auction item donation or even buy tickets. We are confused as to how our names got published in the Daily Democrat as being a sponsor – and at a specific dollar amount.
A better idea for a news paper or other news agency might be to wait and use the Fair Political Practice Commission FPPC Reports which are mandatory for all candidates and far more accurate as a reporting mechanism.
Woodlander for life
Sacramento, CA
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#35
10 hrs ago
Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
Guilty
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#36
10 hrs ago
Woodlander for life wrote:
Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
You do realize the facts between the 2 cases are distinguishable, right?
I am in no way standing up for Pedrioa.
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10 hrs ago
Woodlander for life wrote:
Been here all my life(50+ years) and plan to be here till the end.
I had the pleasure to serve on Jury Duty and believe the Yolo D.A.’s office is a click better then when Henderson was here, but still lacks the integrity that this office deserves. I supported Jeff in his 1st run and will not be supporting him on this go around. We need better, and I believe this is true for the Chief of Police and Yolo County Sheriff. It’s the good ol boy network alive and well in Yolo County… we need fresh blood. To Serve and protect and do the right thing. The sentencing of Bret Pedroia was a joke compared to the long term the non Caucasian man received… that sealed it for me. No more Reisig, we can do better… and I am Caucasian, but don’t feel the minorities get treated fairly!
One thing in the Pedroia case that I remember pretty clearly from the reports are that the DA’s office argued for the maximum sentence of 8 years…it was the judge who imposed the sentence of 1 year in County Jail.
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CharlesBronson wrote:
Wow. Kurt Hunt is on the donor list? Hmmm. Kurt has lost at least 6 homes over the last year. Do not believe check out the trustee sales in this paper. How can Kurt afford 175.00 when he cannot even afford to pay his mortgages on his properties? Thanks for the list because I will never ever support any of these people. I work for a company and If I donate money to a canditate I cannot mention my companies name for compliance reasons. I wonder if Coldwell Banker was aware that Mr. Hunt is attaching their name to this crooked D.A. Im going to ask the Department of Real Estate on Monday. I hope you got permission Kurt or else I will call Mr. Arnold and Mr. Taromino your bosses. Ask yourself is Reisig the crook looking out for your best interests or just the interests of a chosen few? The answer is quite easy. Mr. Reisig is for the right wing monied Republicans in this county and not for the common folk. Wow. Prieto giving him money and that is not going to sway Jeffy boy from giving his gang of crooks leniency? The list goes on and on. This election for Yolo County is as important as 2004 when Bush was incredibly re-elected after a horrible first term. Fellow citizens I urge you to stop this mad man from being re-elected. Bronson over and out telling it like it is!
Let me prface my questions to CB with this…this is not an endorsement of Reisig, nor am I stating that Reisig is good, bad, or otherwise…
That being said, my questions to CB are;
What facts are you basing your strong opinion that Reisig is dirty, corrupt, unethical?
Does it concern you at all that the long time investigator filed a civil suit against Reisig rather than going to the California Bar Associaiton or the AG’s office?
Where did list come from
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9 hrs ago
The event also served as a fundraiser for Reisig’s next campaign; he raised at least $35,000. Primary sponsors of the event of were:
Patriot Sponsors-$3,500: Kirby Wells.
Platinum Sponsors-$2,000: Rumsey Rancheria, Wilkinson International, and Dave Roberts.
Gold Sponsors-$1,500: Wilson Farms, and the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association.
Silver Sponsors-$750: Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto; Richard Hamilton; the Law Offices of Steve Sabbadini; Dr. Scott Vinson, DMD; Allaye Chan Law Corporation; Law Offices of Hansen, Kohls, Jones, Sommer & Jacobs; and Topo Padilla of Greg Padilla Bail Bonds.
Bronze Sponsors-$350: Cross Courts Athletic Club; Tom Osborne of Osborne consulting; Assemblyman Jim Nielsen; Former Yolo County Chief Probation Officer Don Meyer; Vic Bucher, CPA; Paradise Pools; John Morgan of Alex Padilla Bail Bonds; Cathy Kennedy; David Reade of DSR Enterprise; and Marlin Wineberger.
VIP Sponsors-$175: Jeff and Adrienne Monroe; Nick Warner; Dr. Jeff Phillips of Phillips Chiropractic; Assistant District Attorney Garrett Hamilton; Jim and Ramona Hectle; Woodland Residential Services; Sacramento International Jet Center; Yolo County Supervisor Duane Chamberlain; Park Buris Queens; Tam Kam; Kurt and Shelly Hunt of Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Friedberg and Parker Law Office; Will Davis; Glen Holderreed of Quacera Capital Management LLC; and Doug and Diane Young.
The far left is funny
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9 hrs ago
Double Bogey wrote:
One thing in the Pedroia case that I remember pretty clearly from the reports are that the DA’s office argued for the maximum sentence of 8 years…it was the judge who imposed the sentence of 1 year in County Jail.
Two things I remember about the Pedroia case.
1) Lots of people say he could never commit the crime, they would let him watch their children, and the charges my be trumped up.
2) He plead guilty.
What a dirty D.A.
Get Ready
Sacramento, CA
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#41
7 hrs ago
Everyone needs to begin planning and make signs and banners that say: NO ON REISIG!! We do not want this crooked man as our D.A. of Yolo County to serve our citizens. Yes, wrong doing is going on. Please wake up people of Yolo County! Do not vote Reising to be the D.A. We need change! Change for good, change for truth and change for Justice, in the TRUTH! Let TRUTH and Justice Prevail!! NO ON REISIG!!
jake wallace
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#42
6 hrs ago
Double Bogey wrote:
Let me prface my questions to CB with this…this is not an endorsement of Reisig, nor am I stating that Reisig is good, bad, or otherwise…
That being said, my questions to CB are;
What facts are you basing your strong opinion that Reisig is dirty, corrupt, unethical?
Does it concern you at all that the long time investigator filed a civil suit against Reisig rather than going to the California Bar Associaiton or the AG’s office?
Skaggs went the federal civil rights because Skagg’s knows that the state bar-chief council- and commission on judicial performance-a member- are also our Homosexual AG Jerry Brown.
Brown and his lesbian-friend-wife, AG special prosecutor, Anne Baldwin Gust, have no inclination to hold DA Reisig accountable as the **** couple enter the gubernatorial campaign.
I have a state bar complaint filed on criminal Yolo DA Jeff Reisig—we will see said the blind man to his deaf and dumb wife.
The state bar has a history of coddling criminal attorney’s; see the Bar’s and AG’s actions against Merced DA Gordon Spencer. “The investigations were wide-ranging and included charges of serving alcohol to a minor, entering into a land deal with a man who was in jail and was being prosecuted by Spencer’s office, and questions about whether he embezzled money from the county by receiving nearly $57,000 in phone and car reimbursement. But it was the kitchen cabinet caper that led to bar discipline”.
Cop’s overseeing Cop’s, Judge’s over seeing Judge’s, crooked Attorney’s overseeing crooked Attorney’s.
Skagg’s knows that, federal court is exacting where all cases against Reisig belong.
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6 hrs ago
Double Bogey wrote:
Let me prface my questions to CB with this…this is not an endorsement of Reisig, nor am I stating that Reisig is good, bad, or otherwise…
That being said, my questions to CB are;
What facts are you basing your strong opinion that Reisig is dirty, corrupt, unethical?
Does it concern you at all that the long time investigator filed a civil suit against Reisig rather than going to the California Bar Associaiton or the AG’s office?
It is my understanding that Skaggs did join Gore in his complaints to the AG and Bar. Reisig is crooked but is not stupid, it is hard to prove corruption and normally takes a long time. I also heard that the AG tipped Reisig off about the complaint, which is why Reisig had time to try and discredit Skaggs and Gore. Smell the coffee, Gore got a settlement and paid off and so will Skaggs. If you believe that all these payoffs are because Reisig is not dirty, I have a bridge to sell you.
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#44
5 hrs ago
One nation under GOD wrote:
There is freedom in the truth. Yolo county residents find out for yourselves who the DA. Jeff Reisig is. Let the truth set you free.
Oh I get it, God is on Reisig’s side now. Ali is on the side of the terrorist, should we let that truth set us free too?
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#45
4 hrs ago
jake wallace wrote:
Skaggs went the federal civil rights because Skagg’s knows that the state bar-chief council- and commission on judicial performance-a member- are also our Homosexual AG Jerry Brown.
Brown and his lesbian-friend-wife, AG special prosecutor, Anne Baldwin Gust, have no inclination to hold DA Reisig accountable as the **** couple enter the gubernatorial campaign.
I have a state bar complaint filed on criminal Yolo DA Jeff Reisig—we will see said the blind man to his deaf and dumb wife.
The state bar has a history of coddling criminal attorney’s; see the Bar’s and AG’s actions against Merced DA Gordon Spencer. “The investigations were wide-ranging and included charges of serving alcohol to a minor, entering into a land deal with a man who was in jail and was being prosecuted by Spencer’s office, and questions about whether he embezzled money from the county by receiving nearly $57,000 in phone and car reimbursement. But it was the kitchen cabinet caper that led to bar discipline”.
Cop’s overseeing Cop’s, Judge’s over seeing Judge’s, crooked Attorney’s overseeing crooked Attorney’s.
Skagg’s knows that, federal court is exacting where all cases against Reisig belong.
What in the heck does a person’s sexual orientation have to do with them doing their job? You comment is homophobic and offensive.
Your take on the State Bar Association is also incorrect…The Bar has a built in mechanism to investigate and act upon all CREDIBLE reports of unethical behavior.
So again, I ask where is the proof that the DA is corrupt? So far all I have heard is that his investigator, who was terminated, filed a civil suit and that allegations were made about him withholding evidence in a trial that took place 4 years ago.
I am not writing this in support of Reisig…I am simply asking where is the proof?
Are You Kidding
North Haven, CT
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#46
4 hrs ago
more than happy wrote:
Here is an idea.. don’t commit crimes in Yolo County and you will never have to deal with the DA or his “corrupt office”. I am OK with him putting criminals where they belong and making the streets a safer place… Something tells me that the people complaining in here are people who have had dealings with him or have family members who have had to deal with his office….
In this article, Reisig states that he prosecuted 20,000 cases in the last three years. That is prosecuting 26 cases every weekday including holidays. And of course, most cases take more than one day. How many criminals are living in Yolo county? Either Yolo County is full of criminals or Reisig is prosecuting more than just criminals.
The far left is funny
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#47
4 hrs ago
Has anyone looked at the public defenders office if Reisig is sending all the innocent pople to jail? Can someone list the cases where innocent people have gone to jail?
Mother from Davis
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4 hrs ago
YOU SAID IT FRIEND!!!!!!!!!! RETHINK THIS OUT FOLKS – ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!! READ BELOW. DA REISIG IS ARRESTING “ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; DESTROYING FAMILIES, NOT HELPING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRODIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH HIS POWER HUNGER. I SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS, NOT YOLO COUNTY DA REISIG. HEY LETS BE CLEAR HERE – IT COULD BE YOUR CHILD, BROTHER, SISTER, COUSIN, DAUGHTER, SON, AUNT, UNCLE, GRANDPA, OR EVEN GRANDMA GETTING 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN THIS COUNTY. SAY NO TO 1950’S RACIST MENTALITY. READ BELOW:
“In this article, Reisig states that he prosecuted 20,000 cases in the last three years. That is prosecuting 26 cases every weekday including holidays. And of course, most cases take more than one day. How many criminals are living in Yolo county? Either Yolo County is full of criminals or Reisig is prosecuting more than just criminals.”
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3 hrs ago
Mother from Davis wrote:
YOU SAID IT FRIEND!!!!!!!!!! RETHINK THIS OUT FOLKS – ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!! READ BELOW. DA REISIG IS ARRESTING “ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; DESTROYING FAMILIES, NOT HELPING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRODIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH HIS POWER HUNGER. I SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS, NOT YOLO COUNTY DA REISIG. HEY LETS BE CLEAR HERE – IT COULD BE YOUR CHILD, BROTHER, SISTER, COUSIN, DAUGHTER, SON, AUNT, UNCLE, GRANDPA, OR EVEN GRANDMA GETTING 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN THIS COUNTY. SAY NO TO 1950’S RACIST MENTALITY. READ BELOW:
“In this article, Reisig states that he prosecuted 20,000 cases in the last three years. That is prosecuting 26 cases every weekday including holidays. And of course, most cases take more than one day. How many criminals are living in Yolo county? Either Yolo County is full of criminals or Reisig is prosecuting more than just criminals.”
Hang on a second…The DA is not arresting the people being charged. The Yolo So, the Winters, Davis, Woodland and West Sac PD are the arresting agencies. You also seem to be forgetting that every single person arrested and charged is represented by an attorney. Even if they cant afford a private attorney they still get representation. Another factor that you do not mention is that every person convicted has the Appelate Court process as well if mistakes were made in their original proceedings. How can all of these innocent people be wrongfully put in jail with all these safeguards built in to the system? When was the last Yolo case overturned by the Ca Appelate Court?
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3 hrs ago
more than happy wrote:
Here is an idea.. don’t commit crimes in Yolo County and you will never have to deal with the DA or his “corrupt office”. I am OK with him putting criminals where they belong and making the streets a safer place… Something tells me that the people complaining in here are people who have had dealings with him or have family members who have had to deal with his office….
Hasn’t this guy been listening to what all the fuss is about? Reisig doesn’t care IF you committed a crime, He is literally sacraficing people! Loads of People who never broke any laws worse thn you or I are serving sentences someone else should be serving or just outrageous terms for the ones guilty of petty stuff. Careful, you or your children might end up dealing with him. He isn’t real picky on who, what, or where.
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3 hrs ago
foque2 wrote:
Hasn’t this guy been listening to what all the fuss is about? Reisig doesn’t care IF you committed a crime, He is literally sacraficing people! Loads of People who never broke any laws worse thn you or I are serving sentences someone else should be serving or just outrageous terms for the ones guilty of petty stuff. Careful, you or your children might end up dealing with him. He isn’t real picky on who, what, or where.
Your comment makes no sense to me…the DA is not out there arresting people.
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3 hrs ago
The far left is funny wrote:
Has anyone looked at the public defenders office if Reisig is sending all the innocent pople to jail? Can someone list the cases where innocent people have gone to jail?
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CHP murder trial. Yes Volarvich admitted shooting, Zielesch isinnocent. He might have been guilty of the other charges he faced, but not the conspiracy or murder charges.That trial was mid-trial period when Gore stood up for himself. BRAVO MR. GORE!!!!
Community Voice
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#53
2 hrs ago
I too thank the listing of supporters, I will not be spending my money with them as I dont advocate Yolo DA Reising for his Power Grab and increased charges of citizines of Yolo County. Bragging about this is awful. I know one mother who cries for her child every night because they convicted her son of a rape charge based on DNA that you get from rubbing someone shoulder to shoulder. Her son writes to her and tells her he is living day by day, and that he can not take it in prison. The young man is innocent, this young man had the support from his classmates, witnesses who claim he is innocent. This young man’s teachers vouched for him, and the friends of the so called victim claimed she lied. The young man’s parents took a second on their house to prove his innocense. The final did and the juror found him innocent, but DA Riesig retried him on diferenct charges, and up’d the charges and a jury found him guilty at second trial. This young man is innocent and will be in prison for 15 years. This seems to be a magic number for DA Reisig.
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#54
2 hrs ago
Lets see what happens when some of theses “Reisig haters” are victims of a crime. When the perpetrators are arrested, convicted, and sent to prison, will they still be crying foul against the DA? I doubt it…….
Curious
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1 hr ago
@ The far left is funny and SHOCKED:
Many of us are upset not only because people who are likely innocent are being sent to jail — see advocatesforajay dot com for info on the Ajay Dev case, for example — it’s that people who have behaved suspiciously or criminally (e.g. the sheriff’s officers who killed Luis Gutierrez Navarro) aren’t being investigated sufficiently.
Attend one of the rallies held in support of the families of these and other men of color who have suffered at the hands of the D.A., sheriff’s department, or the Woodland and Davis police departments, and you’ll meet a lot of people who have been subjected unnecessarily to a ton of heartbreak. There is a clear pattern of abuse.
Guilty
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43 min ago
Mother from Davis wrote:
YOU SAID IT FRIEND!!!!!!!!!! RETHINK THIS OUT FOLKS – ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!! READ BELOW. DA REISIG IS ARRESTING “ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND PEOPLE OF COLOR; DESTROYING FAMILIES, NOT HELPING OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PRODIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES WITH HIS POWER HUNGER. I SUPPORT OUR OFFICERS, NOT YOLO COUNTY DA REISIG. HEY LETS BE CLEAR HERE – IT COULD BE YOUR CHILD, BROTHER, SISTER, COUSIN, DAUGHTER, SON, AUNT, UNCLE, GRANDPA, OR EVEN GRANDMA GETTING 15 YEARS TO LIFE IN THIS COUNTY. SAY NO TO 1950’S RACIST MENTALITY. READ BELOW:
“In this article, Reisig states that he prosecuted 20,000 cases in the last three years. That is prosecuting 26 cases every weekday including holidays. And of course, most cases take more than one day. How many criminals are living in Yolo county? Either Yolo County is full of criminals or Reisig is prosecuting more than just criminals.”
Someone may want to revisist the math. A quick calculation shows the Avg. would equate to 18+ per day (using 365/year). If there are 36 prosecutors in the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office would that be about 1/2 case per day?
Thus, what is the problem with the 20k figure. Again if prosecution means filing it does not mean final disposition.
Also your race/disadvantage claim lacks merit — What color or socioeconomic status was Pedroia? What about Jeff Lockwood and Ex Sgt Keys to name a few?
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Curious wrote:
@ The far left is funny and SHOCKED:
Many of us are upset not only because people who are likely innocent are being sent to jail — see advocatesforajay dot com for info on the Ajay Dev case, for example — it’s that people who have behaved suspiciously or criminally (e.g. the sheriff’s officers who killed Luis Gutierrez Navarro) aren’t being investigated sufficiently.
Attend one of the rallies held in support of the families of these and other men of color who have suffered at the hands of the D.A., sheriff’s department, or the Woodland and Davis police departments, and you’ll meet a lot of people who have been subjected unnecessarily to a ton of heartbreak. There is a clear pattern of abuse.
I stopped along the Guiterrez march and took my adolecent child to show what a community of organized people can do. Unfortunately I had to leave when a few of the marchers began yelling
“F?%# the police”. I know it was only a few but it took away from the meaning of the march. Don’t make ASSumptions about me.
I follwed the Dev case in the paper. There is a huge group of people who say he is innocent. Why did he admit to the crime during a phone call?
As far as people being sentenced to different terms based on their skin color has nothing to to with the D.A.’s office. The judge makes that call. I believe Pedroia should have received a longer sentence but no one has attacked the public defender for arguing for probation.
I’m not sure what the big deal is. The D.A.’s job is to prosecute crimes, the public defender defends people, and a baker bakes cakes. They are doing their jobs. If you have a problem with the system go after the system. I agree the system isn’t perfect but what would you do to make it better. Please come up with something better than getting rid of Reisig.
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Created: 09/30/2009 10:11:49 AM PDT
PEACE AND JUSTICE
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Becky,
I commend you for standing up for your community, and for shedding some light on the truth. Can you imagine there are many people that work in the DA’s office who know this same truth you speak of, and yet choose to stay quiet. What they don’t realize is that it could be one of their family members who end up in Yolo County’s unjust system, or gets shot by law enforcement for no reason. The one thing that brings me joy is the fact that nothing goes unseen, and justice will prevail.
IN GOD WE TRUST!
Guilty
Sacramento, CA
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Friday
Becky, from where did you derive the statistics? Can someone share the sources? Like the first poster noted, I would question the verbiage as I’m not convinced “prosecuted” equates to “convicted.” I would venture it has to do with the filing of charges (but will have to review the source material first).
BTW to iterate, not guilty does not mean innocent, which begs the question what else has the letter writer misunderstood, misinterpreted, or mis-stated etc.?
Thinking
Sacramento, CA
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#14
Saturday
I applaud Ms. Olvera in her letter. How many of us are willing to take a stand for the sake of truth and Justice. Something the District Attorney’s office knows nothing about or chose to overlook. We have sworn Officers working in the DA’s Office who represent the people of Yolo County. Whose main objective is to investigate the Facts? Not assumptions, not what they have heard, and surly not what they think took place. Just the Simple, good old Truth, whatever that may look like and bring that before the People of Yolo County, the Judges, and a Jury? Remembering one thing the Jury only gets to hear what the DA brings to the table not always is it the truth. But you see the catch to this is. If the truth be known they would not qualify for the of Grant funded monies received by the states each year because the statistic would not be there as Ms. Olvera has brought to the Attention of the citizens of Yolo County. 97% convictions. Let’s all pat our hard working District Attorneys on the back for having the knowledge to pleading out a case. Closing out deals behind our back and sending the innocent to prison for half their lives because they did not have to stand in the same court of laws and abide under the same rules. If you have ever stopped to think have you ever seen any attorney before a trial ever raise there right hand and be swore in under oath! They can lie, with hold evidence, and a whole lot more and yet not be held to the same accountability. With a boss like Jeff Reising sometimes it is easier just to play follow the leader.
Guilty
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#15
Saturday
Thinking, wrote: “We have sworn Officers working in the DA’s Office who represent the people of Yolo County. Whose main objective is to investigate the Facts? Not assumptions, not what they have heard, and surly not what they think took place.
You make a valid point but let us not forget that part of the process in finding the truth involves sorting through all the leads, untruths, fabrications, ouright lies, misstatements, myths rumors, and the like, first.
C T Weber
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#16
18 hrs ago
I just read Striking statistics on Yolo felonies by Becky Olvera. Did she mean proscuted or convicted? Either way, 98% seems reather high. If The conviction rate is 98% then it seems there is a problem. It also seems that Yolo County officials should not investigate themselves. Either the state or federal agencies, or both, should conduct an investigation. Is there a coverup? That is the question for investigators.
the far right is funny
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Striking statistics on Yolo felonies
Daily Democrat — http://www.dailydemocrat.com/opinion
Created: 09/30/2009 10:11:49 AM PDT
PEACE AND JUSTICE
Roseville, CA
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#11
Friday
Becky,
I commend you for standing up for your community, and for shedding some light on the truth. Can you imagine there are many people that work in the DA’s office who know this same truth you speak of, and yet choose to stay quiet. What they don’t realize is that it could be one of their family members who end up in Yolo County’s unjust system, or gets shot by law enforcement for no reason. The one thing that brings me joy is the fact that nothing goes unseen, and justice will prevail.
IN GOD WE TRUST!
Guilty
Sacramento, CA
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#12
Friday
Becky, from where did you derive the statistics? Can someone share the sources? Like the first poster noted, I would question the verbiage as I’m not convinced “prosecuted” equates to “convicted.” I would venture it has to do with the filing of charges (but will have to review the source material first).
BTW to iterate, not guilty does not mean innocent, which begs the question what else has the letter writer misunderstood, misinterpreted, or mis-stated etc.?
Thinking
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#14
Saturday
I applaud Ms. Olvera in her letter. How many of us are willing to take a stand for the sake of truth and Justice. Something the District Attorney’s office knows nothing about or chose to overlook. We have sworn Officers working in the DA’s Office who represent the people of Yolo County. Whose main objective is to investigate the Facts? Not assumptions, not what they have heard, and surly not what they think took place. Just the Simple, good old Truth, whatever that may look like and bring that before the People of Yolo County, the Judges, and a Jury? Remembering one thing the Jury only gets to hear what the DA brings to the table not always is it the truth. But you see the catch to this is. If the truth be known they would not qualify for the of Grant funded monies received by the states each year because the statistic would not be there as Ms. Olvera has brought to the Attention of the citizens of Yolo County. 97% convictions. Let’s all pat our hard working District Attorneys on the back for having the knowledge to pleading out a case. Closing out deals behind our back and sending the innocent to prison for half their lives because they did not have to stand in the same court of laws and abide under the same rules. If you have ever stopped to think have you ever seen any attorney before a trial ever raise there right hand and be swore in under oath! They can lie, with hold evidence, and a whole lot more and yet not be held to the same accountability. With a boss like Jeff Reising sometimes it is easier just to play follow the leader.
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#15
Saturday
Thinking, wrote: “We have sworn Officers working in the DA’s Office who represent the people of Yolo County. Whose main objective is to investigate the Facts? Not assumptions, not what they have heard, and surly not what they think took place.
You make a valid point but let us not forget that part of the process in finding the truth involves sorting through all the leads, untruths, fabrications, ouright lies, misstatements, myths rumors, and the like, first.
C T Weber
Sacramento, CA
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#16
18 hrs ago
I just read Striking statistics on Yolo felonies by Becky Olvera. Did she mean proscuted or convicted? Either way, 98% seems reather high. If The conviction rate is 98% then it seems there is a problem. It also seems that Yolo County officials should not investigate themselves. Either the state or federal agencies, or both, should conduct an investigation. Is there a coverup? That is the question for investigators.
the far right is funny
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Striking statistics on Yolo felonies
Daily Democrat — http://www.dailydemocrat.com/opinion
Created: 09/30/2009 10:11:49 AM PDT
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#17
11 hrs ago
It’s obvious. Our Republican DA loves harsh punishments, regardless of guilt. It’s classic Republican punitive behavior. Get rid of the DA.
The far left is funny
Sacramento, CA
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#18
9 hrs ago
I don’t think Republicans love harsh punishment. They favor taking responsibility for ones actions instead of blaming others.
Concerned Citizen
Sacramento, CA
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#19
3 hrs ago
I say we investigate the whole Yolo County judicial system: District Attorney, Judges, Police, Social Services and especially those renegade activist !!!!! If they are found guilty of wrong doing, they should be prosocuted AT ONCE !!!!
Guilty
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#20
39 min ago
Concerned Citizen wrote:
I say we investigate the whole Yolo County judicial system: District Attorney, Judges, Police, Social Services and especially those renegade activist !!!!! If they are found guilty of wrong doing, they should be prosocuted AT ONCE !!!!
How is one found guilty BEFORE being prosecuted?
The far left is funny
Sacramento, CA
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#21
16 min ago
Concerned Citizen wrote:
I say we investigate the whole Yolo County judicial system: District Attorney, Judges, Police, Social Services and especially those renegade activist !!!!! If they are found guilty of wrong doing, they should be prosocuted AT ONCE !!!!
Al Rojas can lead the investigation. We need an impartial finding.
Seriously! It’s not a forum anymore…