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Police commission denies motion to dismiss disciplinary charges against Captain Gregory Corrales; hearing to continue
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission voted 4–2 on May 13, 2009 to deny a defense motion to dismiss disciplinary charges against Captain Gregory Corrales, keeping an open hearing alive after hours of testimony on whether his public comments to the press undermined an internal and criminal investigation of an on‑duty incident.
The San Francisco Police Commission on May 13 denied a defense motion to dismiss disciplinary charges filed against Captain Gregory Corrales, allowing an open hearing to continue after a full evening of testimony and argument.
The charges (file C04‑123JWF) stem from Corrales’ public statements following a November 20, 2002 incident on Union Street. The Office of Citizen Complaints (OCC) accused Corrales of violating Departmental General Order 8.09 (media cooperation policy) and Departmental General Order 2.01 (conduct that may bring discredit or subvert department order, efficiency or discipline). OCC attorney Cecily Gray told the commission she would present witnesses and documentary materials to show Corrales’ comments went beyond factual observations and pressured investigators and witnesses.
Defense counsel Bill Fazio argued the OCC had not shown Corrales’ comments jeopardized the…
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