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  • DA: Supervisor George Shirakawa (D) deceived public for years, had a secret slush fund

    03/02/2013 9:22:23 AM PST · by ProtectOurFreedom · 15 replies
    San Jose Mercury News ^ | 3/1/13 | Karen de Sá and Tracy Seipel
    After months of scandal, defiance and excuse-making, Santa Clara County Supervisor George Shirakawa Jr.'s political career came crashing down Friday, as the District Attorney's Office charged the veteran politician with five felonies including perjury and misappropriation of public funds that likely will land him behind bars. In a dizzying succession of events, just hours after charges were filed, the 51-year-old supervisor announced he will plead guilty March 18 to deceiving his donors and constituents. He then immediately resigned his post. Shirakawa, who earlier accused his critics of being biased against him because he is overweight and an Oakland Raiders fan,...