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Vallejo Council Launches Investigation into Attorney Misconduct

12/11/2025

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The Vallejo City Council hired Shaw Law Group to investigate misconduct in the city attorney's office, after claims from the American Civil Liberties Union, with a 5-2 vote.
The investigation targets alleged destruction of police-shooting records and obstruction of oversight.
Councilmember Tonia Lediju called for an inquiry because residents distrusted the process.
An attorney said Vallejo police kept a separate internal-affairs filing cabinet, potentially concealing complaints from defense attorneys.

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The Vallejo City Council hired Shaw Law Group to investigate misconduct in the city attorney's office, after claims from the American Civil Liberties Union, with a 5-2 vote.
The investigation targets alleged destruction of police-shooting records and obstruction of oversight.
Councilmember Tonia Lediju called for an inquiry because residents distrusted the process.
An attorney said Vallejo police kept a separate internal-affairs filing cabinet, potentially concealing complaints from defense attorneys.