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The trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday as the beleaguered sheriff made her way into the courtroom.

The trial of Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith, who faces several charges of misconduct and perjury, began on Wednesday.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A longtime San Francisco Bay Area sheriff heads to trial on public corruption allegations involving her office’s granting of concealed-carry weapons permits and costly jail mismanagement.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A longtime San Francisco Bay Area sheriff heads to trial on public corruption allegations involving her office's granting of

The unusual case against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is a civil process to seek removal of an elected official.

The unusual case against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is a civil process to seek removal of an elected official but is similar to a criminal case. Jury selection begins Wednesday.

A longtime San Francisco Bay Area sheriff heads to trial on public corruption allegations involving her office's granting of concealed-carry weapons permits and costly jail mismanagement.

Months after being accused of corrupt misconduct by a civil grand jury, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith has finally issued a defiant response.

Months after being accused of corrupt misconduct by a civil grand jury, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith has finally issued a defiant response.

Months after being accused of corrupt misconduct by a civil grand jury, Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith has finally issued a defiant response.