Wilson v. Super. Ct.
This case arises against a backdrop of political intrigue and purported cover-ups. Lyle S. Wilson, a veteran investigator for the Orange County District Attorneys Office, was investigating Patrick DiCarlo, a personal friend and supporter of District Attorney Anthony Rackauckas, for purported violations of federal and state securities laws. Rackauckas ordered that Wilson terminate the investigation, but because he was concerned about a possible internal cover-up and the obstruction of justice, Wilson failed to comply. Furthermore, when told to turn over the DiCarlo file to his supervisor, Wilson covertly provided authentic-looking copies of the documents and a recorded interview tape and kept the originals. After the supervisor destroyed the purported originals, Wilson lied about still having file materials in his possession. As the water got hotter, he eventually leaked information about the investigation to the press. Wilson was fired in 2002 for insubordination, untruthfulness, and media policy violation.
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