LOS ANGELES — A prosecutor who clashed with Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón over a controversial case involving a transgender defendant is now the subject of an internal investigation and also has been accused of making offensive remarks about the defendant.
The investigation into Shea Sanna, a deputy district attorney, stems from allegations that he misused county resources, released confidential information and made inappropriate public statements, said Greg Smith, Sanna's attorney.
The allegations against Sanna, Smith said, were made in a vaguely worded letter from an outside law firm conducting the investigation. In an interview, Sanna said he "absolutely" believes the investigation is an attempt to retaliate against him, and Smith said he feared the move could have a "chilling effect" on other prosecutors who are critical of Gascón.
