Articles by Christine Hanley

With tawdry moments that might play better to a Jerry Springer audience, jurors in Orange County are being introduced to the alleged sexual escapades and innuendoes that prosecutors say shape the corruption case against former Sheriff Michael S. Carona. Read more

A witness broke down in tears today while testifying about the affair between former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona and his longtime mistress. Read more

The first witness in the corruption trial of former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona is back on the stand this morning. Read more

Michael S. Carona, who built a national reputation as a compassionate crime-fighter during nine years as the leader of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, sat in a defendant’s chair Wednesday as a federal prosecutor portrayed him as a money-hungry criminal who sold his office for profit. Read more

A pool of 50 to 60 men and women faced questioning this morning in the last round of jury selection for the corruption case against former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona. Read more

Former Orange County Sheriff Michael S. Carona has lost his bid to have a prosecutor removed from his corruption case because of the prosector’s role in the wiretapping of a government informant. Read more

During nearly a decade as Orange County’s sheriff, Michael S. Carona strove to maintain a polished image as a family-oriented, conservative and charismatic crime-fighter who could comfort victims and captivate crowds with his thoughtful words and reverent manner. Read more

An Orange County jury took just two hours today to find a Long Beach man guilty of killing Tom and Jackie Hawks in 2004 and plotting to steal their yacht and plunder their life savings. Read more

With his hands bound behind his back and eyes covered in tape, Tom Hawks seemed to realize that certain death awaited him and his wife, Jackie, if he didn’t act quickly. Read more