November 10, 2015 9:00 AM 455 County Center Building First Floor.
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SMC Sheriff Deputy Juan P. Lopez wants his Internal Investigation to be Public
Original post made by Michael G. Stogner, another community, on Nov 1, 2015
November 10, 2015 9:00 AM 455 County Center Building First Floor.
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Posted by Menlo Voter
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 1, 2015 at 11:36 am
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a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 1, 2015 at 11:36 am
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Is it even possible for him to waive his rights under the POBR?
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 1, 2015 at 12:07 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 1, 2015 at 12:07 pm
We are going to find out soon enough
Posted by Mackie
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 1, 2015 at 12:41 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Nov 1, 2015 at 12:41 pm
Wait a minute... slippery slope.
Soon all these criminals will want their investigations made public. Just think about all those families of victims, I mean criminals, shot by cops and caught on cell phone video. Next thing ya know, those families of victims, I mean criminals, will want independent investigations not run by some prosecutor cozy with the cops. Can't have that.
Camel nose under the tent.
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 1, 2015 at 2:28 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 1, 2015 at 2:28 pm
I've notified Citizen Access TV to see if they can cover this event for the public, they have the ability to not only video it but can also broadcast it live.
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 2, 2015 at 6:50 am
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 2, 2015 at 6:50 am
Has the San Mateo District Attorney's office made a comment on this, Almanac?
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 2, 2015 at 7:05 am
a resident of another community
on Nov 2, 2015 at 7:05 am
Curious asks a great question, so far not one of the 7 papers in SMC has mentioned this subject at all.
Some background info.
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Posted by Dave Boyce
Almanac staff writer
on Nov 2, 2015 at 2:14 pm
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Almanac staff writer
on Nov 2, 2015 at 2:14 pm
Dave Boyce is a registered user.
The Almanac has plans to be there for this event.
Posted by Jones
a resident of Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley
on Nov 2, 2015 at 6:32 pm
a resident of Portola Valley: Central Portola Valley
on Nov 2, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Curious ..... You think the Distric Attorney have something to say about this.... Noooo ..... they all are full of BS.. Is time for a change they hide what they want.
Posted by Mark De Paula
a resident of another community
on Nov 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 3, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Looking forward to the Internal Affairs meeting , it is opened to the public per Deputy Juan Lopez' request & it will be video taped.
Posted by Jack Hickey
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 11:56 am
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a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 11:56 am
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In what room is this being held?
Posted by Jack Hickey
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 12:02 pm
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a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 12:02 pm
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Exactly what is the description of this event?
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 4, 2015 at 3:13 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 4, 2015 at 3:13 pm
The Civil Service Commission Appeal Hearing for Juan Lopez
455 County Center, 4th Floor Room 101
Redwood City, Ca. 94063
Posted by Jack Hickey
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 3:50 pm
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a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 4, 2015 at 3:50 pm
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What punitive action is he appealing? Has he been stripped of rank, or been fired?
Posted by Mark De Paula
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 8:53 am
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 8:53 am
Deputy Juan Lopez has not been fired or stripped of rank.
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 1:13 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 1:13 pm
San Mateo County Sheriff Deputy Juan Lopez is appealing.
1) Sheriff Office has identified him as a Brady Officer.
2) 150 hour suspension without pay.
Posted by debunker
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Nov 5, 2015 at 2:47 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Allied Arts/Stanford Park
on Nov 5, 2015 at 2:47 pm
Is this the same Michael Stogner who claimed in 2011 that the FBI was investigating officials in Atherton and the D.A.'s office? It was the perfect hoax since the FBI has a policy of never confirming or denying that it is doing an investigation. But four years later and it is clear that nobody was arrested. No search warrants were executed. It was all a hoax. So why would anybody believe Stogner today? Just another hoax.
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Debunker: FBI investigation was not a hoax. Bonnie Slinger from the Mercury News interviewed people who were interviewed by the FBI about Wagstaffe in story here. Web Link
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 5, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Should read "Bonnie Eslinger" Darn auto-correct
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 7:11 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 7:11 pm
debunker when you read the article by Bonnie Eslinger it confirms the FBI Investigation.
Nowhere did it say Stogner Says,
Lets stay focused on the future as in the November 10, 2015 9:00AM Hearing.
Posted by 8ball
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Nov 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Fair Oaks
on Nov 5, 2015 at 8:30 pm
Does anyone believe news stories based on anonymous sources?
Posted by Distractions
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 9:52 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 5, 2015 at 9:52 pm
What Stogner said, the issue here is whether Juan Lopez is being mistreated here, which does have something to do with the SMC district attorney Wagstaffe, friend of sheriff Greg Munks, Lopez's election opponent who may have a vendetta against him.
This article:
1. Has a quote confirming FBI involvement from named Peter Carpenter.
2. Does not quote Stogner unless he's one of the several unnamed sources.
Agreed, no arrests came from the FBI involvement. This could mean:
1. SMC district attorney did nothing wrong.
2. SMC district attorney acted questionably, but didn't rise to the level of a provable criminal offense.
What cannot be inferred from this is the lack of an arrest in the prior FBI investigation against Wagstaffe means he's doing nothing wrong to Lopez. Let's stick with the facts of this case.
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 6, 2015 at 6:00 am
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 6, 2015 at 6:00 am
8Ball: Look at today's NY Times and the Washington Post. Then go back and look at their articles from past years.These papers and every paper routinely use anonymous sources . Woodward and Bernstein's "Deep Throat" was always used as an anonymous source.
Posted by The Judge
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm
[Post removed; stick to the topic.]
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 4:02 am
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 4:02 am
Those who are attending the hearing today: remember to post details here afterward. Who is the prosecutor in this case?
Posted by Jack Hickey
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:58 am
Jack Hickey is a registered user.
a resident of Woodside: Emerald Hills
on Nov 10, 2015 at 10:58 am
Jack Hickey is a registered user.
I watched for 1 1/2 hours. Mark De Paula and Michael Stogner were there. Plenty of media. Bil Silberfarb was there.
Juan's family was there. Seven witnesses were to be heard. They were still on the first one. All about the transfer of an inmate in 2013, and the original investigation which ensued.
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 4:07 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 4:07 pm
Surely the hearing must be over by now?
Posted by Michael G. Stogner
a resident of another community
on Nov 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm
a resident of another community
on Nov 10, 2015 at 6:13 pm
Wow long day ended at 5:25PM
The Commission found in favor of the Sheriff Office.
Posted by Curious
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 6:32 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 6:32 pm
What Commission was this?
Posted by Crooks and Liars
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Nov 10, 2015 at 7:17 pm
a resident of Menlo Park: Belle Haven
on Nov 10, 2015 at 7:17 pm
What was Lopez' claim? And denied why?
Posted by Vee Arrrrrgh
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 7:42 pm
a resident of Atherton: other
on Nov 10, 2015 at 7:42 pm
The same ol' posters are desperate - the guy they backed got busted and all their posts reflect pure desperation, (part removed)
Are they honestly hoping for justice, or just desperate to not be embarrassed (part rdmoved) Inquiring minds want to know.
Posted by Holly L.
a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:18 am
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a resident of Menlo Park: Linfield Oaks
on Nov 11, 2015 at 6:18 am
Holly L. is a registered user.
So they suspended him for not being honest? Hih?? Why didn't Munks suspend himself when he said he didn't know he was going into a house of prostitution with young trafficked girls? This is a farce of the highest order
Additionally many other deputies have not been punished at all for far worse.
For tho love of God aren't there any hungry and intrepud reporters out there who will look into how the County has treated other deputies who have committed felonies or misconduct at the jail or on their computers over the years?
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