Ex-Sheriff’s Captain Found Guilty of Bribery and Conspiracy
Former Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Captain James Jensen was found guilty on Wednesday of serious bribery and conspiracy charges. He was part of a corruption case where high-ranking officers in the sheriff’s office traded favors for gun permits. Jensen helped AS Solution Inc., a security company get gun licenses by having them donate up to $90,000, according to the report of Mercury News.
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Corruption Scandal Rocks Sheriff’s Office – Fifth Person Convicted, Others Implicated
Jensen’s conviction makes him the fifth person caught in this scandal. It caused Sheriff Laurie Smith to resign in 2022 under pressure. She was later found guilty in a trial that removed her from office but never faced criminal charges. This case has shown a big problem with corruption in the sheriff’s office which has upset many people.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen thanked the jurors for following values like honesty and responsibility. Sheriff Robert Jonsen also backed the jury’s decision saying his administration won’t support such bad actions. Jensen will learn his punishment on September 9 and could get up to four years in state prison.
