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Litigation

Oct. 20, 2007

After Shrimpgate, Going on Defense

A decade ago, George O'Connell prosecuted Shrimpgate, the last big political corruption scandal in the state Capitol. Today, he is defending the leader of California's Senate in an influence-peddling investigation.

By Linda Rapattoni
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SACRAMENTO - A decade ago, George O'Connell prosecuted Shrimpgate, the last big political corruption scandal in the state Capitol. Today, he is defending the leader of California's Senate in an influence-peddling investigation.
      Colleagues who worked alongside O'Connell and those who have opposed him say he is tenacious - whether represe...

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