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San Bernardino city attorney reads press release after closed session announcing DA charges against Councilmember Ortiz
Summary
After closed session the council approved releasing a statement that the San Bernardino County District Attorney has filed criminal charges against Councilmember/Treasurer Ortiz alleging unlawful electronic recording of police personnel; council voted 5–0 in closed session to issue the release, and Ortiz is scheduled to be arraigned on Feb. 19, 2026.
The City of San Bernardino announced in closed session that the county district attorney has filed criminal charges against Councilmember and Treasurer Ortiz, and the council voted in closed session to issue a press release about the matter.
City Attorney read the statement to the council and public, saying in part: “Criminal charges filed against San Bernardino City Council member, Treasurer Ortiz. The complaint alleges that Councilmember Treasurer Ortiz intentionally and without consent used an…
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