By City News Service
May 8, 2021
SANTA ANA (CNS) - An outside law firm hired by the county substantiated sexual harassment claims against a former senior prosecutor, but it cleared Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer of retaliating against one of the whistleblowers, according to a report obtained today by City News Service.
The 162-page report regarding sexual harassment against retired prosecutor Gary LoGalbo, prepared by attorney Elisabeth A. Frater of the Burke, Williams & Sorensen law firm, was completed April 28. The firm was retained by the county counsel s office on Dec. 28.
The investigation was triggered when an Orange County District Attorney s Office employee who was leaving his job made a remark the first week of November about inappropriate behavior by LoGalbo and whether anything would be done about it. LoGalbo was the best man at District Attorney Todd Spitzer s wedding and the two were roommates for a time.
Today, the Orange County Attorneys Association (OCAA) announced its endorsement for Mayor Katrina Foley’s campaign for Orange County Supervisor. Foley is seeking election to Orange County’s 2nd Supervisorial District, in an election that will be held on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
Mena Guirguis, President of the Orange County Attorneys Association, released the following statement regarding the endorsement:
“Mayor Katrina Foley is an experienced attorney who has a real understanding of our justice system and the role it plays in the everyday lives of Orange County residents. She is committed to keeping our neighborhoods safe, protecting the rights of residents, and advancing the cause of justice. Please make your voice heard and vote for Mayor Katrina Foley for Orange County Supervisor on or before Tuesday, March 9.”