Chow dropped his attorneys filed a court motion claiming he was unfairly targeted by the governments politically tainted selective prosecution. Chows lawyers write the fbi alleged ed lee took substantial bribes in exchange for favors and that federal prosecutors gave lee and other Public Officials a pass, ignoring overwhelming evidence against them. Mayor lee has denied the allegations. So have board of supervisors president london breed and Alameda County assistant District Attorney charmin bach mentioned in the filing. Walk has been placed on paid leave. The chronicle reports both the City Attorney and District Attorney are investigating claims pertaining to the case. Joining us now are marisa lagos kqeds politics and government reporter. Rory middle, former federal prosecutor and professor at Hastings College of law. Welcome to you both. Let me begin with you. Federal prosecutor, you know how these public Corruption Cases work. If you were mayor lee how worried would you be . Rememb
Chow dropped his attorneys filed a court motion claiming he was unfairly targeted by the governments politically tainted selective prosecution. Chows lawyers write the fbi alleged ed lee took substantial bribes in exchange for favors and that federal prosecutors gave lee and other Public Officials a pass, ignoring overwhelming evidence against them. Mayor lee has denied the allegations. So have board of supervisors president london breed and Alameda County assistant District Attorney charmin bach mentioned in the filing. Walk has been placed on paid leave. The chronicle reports both the City Attorney and District Attorney are investigating claims pertaining to the case. Joining us now are marisa lagos, kqeds politics and government reporter. Rory middle, former federal prosecutor and professor at Hastings College of law. Welcome to you both. Let me begin with you. Federal prosecutor, you know how these public Corruption Cases work. If you were mayor lee how worried would you be . Remem