Julie Gallego

Politics Editor, Orange County Register

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Politics editor at the Orange County Register

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Mike Carona  resigned  as Sheriff of Orange County to concentrate on defending himself against criminal charges of misusing his office. Today, the jury heard opening arguments.

Orange County Sheriff Carona on Trial

Mike Carona resigned as Sheriff of Orange County to concentrate on defending himself against criminal charges of misusing his office. Today, the jury heard opening arguments.

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