Judge Michael Washington, a former deputy public defender, challenged a state law that San Diego County said barred him from being interviewed for the Public Defender job. An Orange County judge rejected that argument.
Superior Court Judge Michael Washington, a former deputy public defender, said the county’s decision to not accept his application was absurd. But an Orange County judge sided with the county.
The county said the search for the next public defender will go on, although it was unclear if Superior Court Judge Michael Washington will appeal the ruling
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