Perspective
Apr. 3, 2014
Corruption case will test U.S. attorney's office
A closer look at the Ron Calderon case suggests that Andre Birotte's office may have trouble meeting this challenge, due to apparent weaknesses in the government's case. By Edward J. Loya Jr.
Announcing federal corruption charges against California Sen. Ronald S. Calderon and his brother, former California Assemblyman Thomas M. Calderon, U.S. Attorney Andre Birotte, Jr. stated, "When public officials choose to callously betray the trust of the people they serve and selfishly line their pockets, then it's up to us ... to make sure we hold these individuals accountable." A closer look at the Calderon case suggests tha...
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