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Nov. 5, 2026

Bid to disqualify Orange County DA fails in protest assault case

An Orange County judge rejected claims that District Attorney Todd Spitzer's alleged bias disqualified his office from prosecuting an activist accused of driving into counterprotesters at a 2020 Yorba Linda demonstration. Defense attorneys plan to appeal.

An Orange County Superior Court judge on Monday denied a motion to recuse the Orange County District Attorney's Office from prosecuting an activist accused of driving into counterprotesters at a 2020 Yorba Linda demonstration.

Judge Michael J. Cassidy rejected claims that District Attorney Todd Spitzer's alleged bias created a conflict and denied an evidentiary hearing. The defense plans to appeal. People v. Tatiana Turner, 21NF3412 (O.C. Super. Ct. filed Sept. 26...

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