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Laurie Smith, Santa Clara County’s Sheriff, and California’s first woman County Sheriff, has resigned amid a civil case involving multiple allegations of bribery, and abuse of incarcerated persons in the County’s jail system.
Laurie Smith was the first woman ever elected sheriff in California, and has served as Santa Clara County Sheriff since 1998, but just resigned in disgrace as a corruption trial was likely to force her out anyway.
Laurie Smith has retired from her position as Santa Clara County's sheriff as her civil corruption trial nears its conclusion.
As expected, embattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith retired on Halloween after nearly a half-century in law enforcement and as she awaits a verdict in a civil trial against her.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith announced Monday she would retire, as a jury deliberates a verdict in a civil corruption trial involving jail mismanagement and a "pay-to-play" scheme involving gun permits issued by her office.