Overview

• Over 1,000 misdemeanor cases in Alameda County were dismissed as District Attorney Pamela Price's office missed the statute of limitations deadlines.
• The backlog of uncharged cases has been attributed to a poor case management system and understaffing, according to Price's office.
• Price, who is facing a recall election, blames the backlog on her predecessor, Nancy O'Malley, who denies these allegations.
• Critics, including local law enforcement, argue that the missed deadlines contribute to rising crime rates in Oakland, a city already under scrutiny.
• Whistleblowers within Price's office have reportedly provided documents to the press, highlighting internal dissatisfaction and procedural issues.