Ramos
Joe Nelson, Staff Writer
Posted: 01/13/2010 04:46:01 PM PST
A nearly six-month investigation into alleged sexual harassment by District Attorney Michael A. Ramos is finished and the 200-page report was presented Wednesday to county counsel and human resources.
County spokesman David Wert said the report, which includes exhibits, is under review by county counsel and it won’t be until next week until a decision is made as to how the report will be presented to the Board of Supervisors, Ramos and the public.
“Following the legal review, it will be determined in what manner it will be shared . . .” Wert said.
In August, Cheryl Ristow, a Redlands resident and investigative technician for the District Attorney’s Office, filed a sexual harassment complaint against Ramos after coming forward publicly with news about her alleged 17-month affair with the District Attorney from September 2003 through February 2005.
Ristow alleges that after her alleged affair with Ramos went public in a local newspaper in May, she was subjected to a rebuff by Ramos and a workplace vendetta that consisted of write-ups and other disciplinary action that prompted her take a stress leave. She hasn’t returned to work since taking leave in July.
Last week, Ristow filed a claim against the county, Ramos and two of his high-ranking staff seeking $1.5 million in damages and $38,000 in lost wages.
Ramos has denied the allegations since they first surfaced in May.
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you mean that slimeball stringer is deciding how it will be presented to the BOS???
This scumbag has no business being involved in this matter at all since she is an alleged witness/victim. She should be reported to the state bar.
Isn’t County Counsel Ruth Stringer the same one that said that Ramos hotel recepts in Sacramento were confidential because they were part of the deliberative process. Who on earth would trust Ramos personal friend for advice on whether to release this or not. Just when you thought the BOS had brains.
I think delivery of the report to Counsel & HR is a test of character for Stringer and Lamberto. If they do not take appropriate action, both will be subject to dismissal if the BOS is looking for a concrete reason.
This is Life (in SBCo.) and Mikey Likes It (that way). I’ve heard of a lack of organizational accountability, but this is ridiculous! Sounds like a loose-loose for the residents and citizens of this County… who cares what Stringer the Negligent or Andrew Lameberto think, they both are going to be terminated in Devereaux’s actions to distract public opinion away from Ramos’ indiscretions. Not for a minute should anyone think that Devereaux isn’t pulling all the strings on the public release of this report just because he isn’t taking the helm until February 13, 2010.