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Government

Feb. 1, 2024

Sacramento County DA makes no apologies for outspokenness

DA Thien Ho defended his decision to sue the City of Sacramento for failing to enforce laws against camping in public places, especially in the city’s downtown and riverfront areas.

Sacramento County DA makes no apologies for outspokenness
Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho flanked by Assembly Members Kevin McCarty and Stephanie Nguyen just before Ho's inaugural State of Public Safety Address. Photo: Malcolm Maclachlan / Daily Journal photo

SACRAMENTO — Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho laid out his vision as a 21st Century prosecutor on Wednesday: high tech, moderate on crime and no apologies.

“People tell you to stay in your own lane, even though your lane involves public safety,” Ho said at an event his office billed as his inaugural state of public safety address. “But what I discovered is this: Sacramento was yearning for action. Not a day goes by that someone...

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