San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond has sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney’s office requesting a federal investigation into his fellow board members.
The letter concerns the retirement of a county lawyer, Claudia Silva, and ongoing litigation.
“While I acknowledge that these incidents remain unproven,” reads the letter, “the seriousness of the claims in San Diego County demands an impartial review to ensure public trust and transparency.”
The letter references an article that appeared in local news organization La Prensa, which claims that Silva’s firing came as the Board of Supervisors tried to quietly settle a wrongful termination lawsuit that alleges at least two of its members acted improperly, if not illegally.
Silva was reportedly given the choice to retire or be fired last week, according to the article, which goes on to claim that chair Terra Lawson-Remer terminated Silva in the hope of getting more amenable legal advice to settle a pending wrongful termination lawsuit that could disclose unethical behavior.
Every county supervisor except Jim Desmond attended the private meeting where Silva was given a choice to retire or be fired, the report says.
“The allegations outlined in the recent La Prensa report, combined with concerns about a wrongful termination lawsuit and the perception of unethical conduct, point to a pattern that warrants federal scrutiny,” Desmond said.
“I respectfully request that your office review the La Prensa allegations and consider an independent investigation to determine if any misconduct or violations of law have occurred.”
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