Alameda County DA Faces Recall After Missing Deadline on 1,000 Cases

Pamela Price's office failed to prosecute misdemeanor cases due to missed filing deadlines, drawing criticism and a pending recall election.

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.