Peterson later apologized and reimbursed the money. Its all well and good to apologize, but obviously the repercussions continue. Reporter aaron defer said that they take a no vote in peterson. They hold individuals accountable who have broken the law, having the head of a Law Enforcement agency, let alone the head of a Contra Costa County das office having broken the law. Those two statements are contradictory. It is my understanding that the court will appoint a special prosecutor, or a District Attorney from an adjoining county to bring the case forward a, and if it comes to trial, there will be a jury trial. Reporter if convicted, peterson would not face a criminal penalty, but would be removed from office. Hackers exploiting data from the nsa conducted Cyber Attacks in 12 countries. Officials report more than 45,000 attacks. Many received this ransomware message, it required 300,000 in bit coin in order to gain access to their networkses. The National Cyber Security Center is work
Their reports recommend Mark Peterson be removed from office. Kate larsen is live with a look at how rare that request is, kate . Reporter the jury foreperson whom youre going to hear from, says he doesnt believe another case exists like this in Contra Costa County. A Prosecutor Says he told marks peterson to his face that his employees have lost confidence in him. But hes still showing up here and still planning to run for reelection next year. A contra costa grand jury accused the District Attorney of will testimony or corrupt conduct, recommending that he be removed from office. Reporter jim millander said in december, peterson admitted to spending 66,000 dlrsz in Campaign Funds on personal items including meals and theater tickets. Peterson later apologized and reimbursed the money. Its all well and good to apologize, but obviously the repercussions continue. Reporter aaron defer rarry said that they take a no vote in peterson. They hold individuals accountable who have broken the
Realize, someone has to pay. Reporter lawmakers have set an pri sixth deadline to decide on the plan, if is a proved, it would be the first increase in the state gas tax in 23 years. Thank you. Pg e has agreed to a multimilliondollar settlement in the wake of the pipeline disaster in san bruno. Emails revealed a cozy relationship between pge and officials and the California Public utilities commission. The settlement includes 6 million each to the cities of san bruno and san carlos. We want to see that the citys culture and operations are transformed and reformed to focus on safety as a high priority outcome. Eight people were killed and dozens of homes were destroyed. If approved by the state utilities commission, the settlement will also go fo a rate reduction for customers. In oakland, three dozen people displaced by a deadly Apartment Fire on monday are living at a red cross shelter. People have been coming by to donate supplies. Today, an east bay state senator said, the tragedy h
Supporters and that he says, should tell you something about li. Friends, distant relatives, Business Associates who are willing to risk their houses for this woman. Reporter a source who knows the family says that lis family is rich and powerful in china and that her mother has extensive Real Estate Holdings in california, including this mansion in affluent hillsboro where li lived. Li, her current boyfriend another man are in jail. Shes facing the rest of her life in prison if convicted. Very disappointing today. To hear about the bail. Reporter angela dunn, long time family friend of keith green. The hearing resumes thursday, both the prosecution and the defense have agreed that li will be on private electronic monitoring 24 7. The county im told has already reviewed the equity in lis property and that has checked out so. She will walk free on biail to await trial. 35 million. Right now a Police Investigation continues in napa after officers shot and killed a gunman who fired at the
This is a story youll see only on abc7 news, we have been tracking it for almost a year now. It was last april when this man keith green disappeared from millbrae. His girlfriend tiffany li was one of those arrested in connection with his murder and shes due to get out of jail in the next week. Her bail is the highest in memory, and shes posting excise that amount as required by law. In a story you only see on 7. Vick . The lawyer for tiffany lee was told this is the eighth highest bail ever made in the country in state court. Heres how san mateo District Attorney steve winestat feels about li making that bail. The rich do get to buy their way out in this circumstance, and thats bothersome. Reporter the hillsboro woman accused of killing keith green, her husband and father of her two young children. Instead of posting cash, the equity in the property has to be 70 million, double the 35 million bail. The Properties Come from her supporters and that he says, should tell you something abo