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Former Orange County prosecutor and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter Hardin is announcing his run for Orange County District Attorney. (Photo Credit: Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/Shutterstock)
ORANGE COUNTY, CA An Afghanistan War veteran and attorney Tuesday began his campaign to unseat Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer, accusing the incumbent of being more interested in self-promotion than justice. In rebuttal, Spitzer retorted that Hardin was pushing a progressive agenda that voters would reject. I m gravely concerned that my opponent fights more for headlines and TV appearances than he has for really smart justice, said Peter Hardin, a former Marine and attorney who has worked as a state and federal prosecutor, as he announced his campaign in front of Juvenile Hall in Orange.
Former Orange County deputy accused of perjury, battery Share Updated: 1:17 PM EST Jan 28, 2021
Former Orange County deputy accused of perjury, battery Share Updated: 1:17 PM EST Jan 28, 2021
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