Former Santa Clara Co. Sheriff Laurie Smith loses appeal in civil corruption case

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The former Santa Clara County Sheriff lost an appeal of a civil corruption case that disqualified her from public office.

In 2022, Laurie Smith was found guilty on six corruption and misconduct counts.
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She argued that because she retired before the conviction, the proceedings that disqualified her from public service were no longer necessary.

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But appellate judges disagreed in a ruling last week.

Smith has not commented on the ruling.
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