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Accused Molester Dossey Pleads To Lesser Count – May 19, 2010

By kevpod

Dossey, 26, had been held in Humboldt County Jail on $50,000 bail since March 4, when he was arrested on charges of Child Molestation and Sending Harmful Matter to Seduce a Minor after Arcata High School school officials learned of the allegations and notified police. It was alleged that Dossey, an AHS Junior Varsity... »

Allison Jackson: ‘The community deserves something better’ – March 24, 2010

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Daniel Mintz Eye Correspondent HUMBOLDT – Former County Prosecutor Allison Jackson says she has a wide-ranging base of support that’s united in the belief that the District Attorney’s Office needs to change for the better. “I would liken it to the Titanic with the bow up in the water and the band hanging from... »

Paul Hagen’s Campaign Announcement – March 17, 2010

By kevpod

EUREKA – District Attorney Candidate Paul Hagen held a press conference and reception Friday, March 12 at the Eureka Woman’s Club. “I love Humboldt County and I want to use my proven ability and experience to protect Humboldt County’s future,” said Hagen.  “I have a vision for how the DA’s office can serve the... »

DA candidate Allison Jackson’s Campaign Announcement – March 17, 2010

By kevpod

Note: The following is a press release issued by the Allison Jackson campaign following her candidacy announcement last Saturday. – Ed. EUREKA – With more than 100 people who turned out in support, attorney Allison Jackson formally kicked off her campaign in Eureka Saturday afternoon to be the next Humboldt County District Attorney. Campaign... »

Gallegos Seeking Re-election – March 17, 2010

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Kevin L. Hoover Eye Editor HUMBOLDT – The field of candidates for Humboldt County District Attorney swelled to four over the weekend with back-to-back announcements by incumbent DA Paul Gallegos and former Deputy DA, now private attorney Allison Jackson. The Gallegos event was held Friday at the former 321 Coffee shop in Old Town... »

Gallegos: ‘Vast Change’ is a work in progress – February 17, 2010

By kevpod

Gallegos believes that “first and foremost,” a DA’s job is to be a trial attorney. “You have to lead by example and be willing to try those tough cases, those big cases for the community,” he said. “The people of this community deserve to see me in court – I’m not an administrator, they... »

Kathleen Bryson: Pink for crime survivors, blue for law enforcement – February 10, 2010

By kevpod

“We need to treat it like a business and properly manage, train and motivate people,” she said. Bryson liked that Gallegos “didn’t manage me too much” but said a slack approach doesn’t work as well with younger, less experienced attorneys. »

Paul Hagen: The bloom is off the rose for the incumbent – February 10, 2010

By kevpod

“The current District Attorney’s Office needs far better leadership for its staff and far better representation of the interests of the people of the county,” Hagen said. »