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U.S. Supreme Court

Jan. 9, 2010

Potential Candidate for State AG Race May Face Supreme Court Scrutiny

Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley will likely find out next week whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his claim that he should have immunity in a retaliation lawsuit filed by a deputy prosecutor in his office.

By Lawrence Hurley

Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley, reportedly weighing a run for state attorney general, will likely find out next week whether the U.S. Supreme Court will hear his claim that he should have immunity in a retaliation lawsuit filed by a deputy prosecutor in his office.

In 2005, Deputy District Attorney David S. Eng filed a lawsuit against Cooley and other...

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