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'Did You Know...?'
Issue 3, 2016
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Welcome to the third installment of our 'Did You Know...?' newsletter for 2016.
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In this issue:
- DA announces settlement against Wells Fargo
- First degree murder verdict in the cold case murder of a witness
- DA warns residents about telephone scams
- Employment opportunities at the DA's Office
- Guilty verdict in sexual assault case
- Felony verdicts
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DA Announces Settlement Against Wells Fargo
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Alameda County District Attorney Nancy E. O’Malley announced her Office’s Consumer Protection Division, along with Los Angeles, Riverside, Ventura and San Diego District Attorneys’ Offices and the California State Attorney General’s Office, has settled a $8.5M lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank alleging a violation of California’s privacy laws.
Under the terms of the court approved judgment, Wells Fargo will pay civil penalties totaling $7,616,000 and will reimburse the prosecutors' investigative costs of $384,000. In addition to the above penalties and investigative costs, Wells Fargo will contribute $500,000 to two statewide organizations dedicated to advancing consumer protection and privacy rights.
“The collaboration of the District Attorney’s Offices and the Attorney General resulted in today’s settlement,” said DA O’Malley. “As information technology reaches ever further into the lives of our citizens, strict compliance with California’s privacy laws becomes ever more imperative to protect the rights of those individuals.” Read more...
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Guilty Verdict in Murder of Witness
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On April 6, 2016, a jury found defendant Larry Darnell Fuller guilty of first degree murder with the special circumstance of killing a witness to prevent testimony for the 2004 killing of Samy Sanjay. Defendant Fuller was also convicted of possession of a firearm by a felon.
The day before victim Samy Sanjay was due to testify at a preliminary hearing in October 2004, victim Samy Sanjay left his house for his morning walk. He was shot 4 times in the head in his own driveway in Brentwood, CA. His wife heard the shots, found her husband’s body, and called 911. There were no witnesses and no physical evidence of evidentiary value left at the scene. Sanjay's wife told the homicide investigator that Sanjay was fearful of testifying against Fuller because he was aware of Fuller's prior theft incident in 2000 when Fuller came back the day after the theft and robbed the business at gunpoint. Read the short story...
“While we cannot undo the tragedy of Samy Sanjay’s murder, we do hope that this verdict brings his family and loved-ones a sense that justice has been served on his behalf,” says prosecutor Stacie Pettigrew.
“I wish to thank the members of the jury for their hard work and dedication throughout this difficult trial.”
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DA Warns Residents about Telephone Scams
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It has come to the attention of the District Attorney’s Office that Alameda County residents are currently receiving telephone calls from individuals claiming to represent the IRS as well as other official government agencies and the superior court. These fraudulent callers request payments for certain services or to repay a past due balance. The callers request payment by way of a gift card, credit card or money order.
Please be aware that these calls are scams!
No government agency makes direct calls requesting or demanding payment by way of money order, gift cards or credit cards. Do not share your personal information such as a social security number, home address or date of birth with the caller. Do not send the requested money or payment.
If you believe you have been a victim of this type of telephone scam, you may call the Alameda County District Attorney’s Consumer Protection line at (877) 288-2882.
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The DA's Office is Hiring!
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We have two positions open for skilled, experienced candidates to join the Alameda County DA's Office.
We seek to hire a forensic auditor to assist our Consumer & Environmental Protection Division staff. Also, we're looking for an experienced HR professional to join our office as a Personnel Officer.
Find out more about these positions and information on how to apply, please visit our Employment page.
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Guilty Verdict in Child Sexual Abuse Case
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On March 16, 2016, a jury found defendant
Derek Alan Hafelfinger guilty of two counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 years old, and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years old. During the trial, the victim testified to other sexual assaults that occurred out of state as well.
Defendant Derek Alan Hafelfinger is scheduled to be sentenced on April 14, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by Senior DDA Susan Torrence with assistance from DA Inspector Jean Luevano and Victim-Witness Advocate Nadia Bueno.
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People v Brandon Wallace
On March 21, 2016, a jury found defendant Brandon Wallace guilty as charged of first degree murder, attempted murder, and unlawful firearm activity, with enhancements for personally and intentionally discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury. Read more...
Defendant Brandon Wallace is scheduled to be sentenced on May 20, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Matt Wendt with assistance from DA Inspector Lou Cruz and Victim-Witness Advocate Kelli Sage.
People v Lamar Shaw
On March 11, 2016, defendant Lamar Shaw was found guilty of the first degree murder of Xzavier Johnson. Read more...
Defendant Lamar Shaw is scheduled to be sentenced on April 22, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Peter McGuiness with assistance from DA Inspector Tom Milner and Victim-Witness Advocate Marina Hammergren.
People v Laquisha Allen
On 4 March, 2016, a jury found defendant Laquisha Allen guilty of second degree murder with an arming enhancement for the death of Tommy Lacy III in 2012. Read more...
Defendant Laquisha Allen is scheduled to be sentenced on May 24, 2016.
The case was prosecuted by DDA Glenn Kim with assistance from DA Inspector Jeff Ferguson and Victim-Witness Advocate Nicole Santos.
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Do you have a question for the District Attorney?
If you would like to see a particular question answered in our next newsletter, please email us at
info@alcoda.org.
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