Statement from San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller on behalf of the Board of Supervisors:
“Late this afternoon our office learned that Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan had been fired by Sheriff Christina Corpus. I can confirm Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan had been interviewed by Judge Cordell in her investigation of the allegations related to the Sheriff’s Office. The County is informed and believes the Sheriff recently became aware Assistant Sheriff Monaghan was interviewed by Judge Cordell in her investigation. The timing of the Sheriff’s action and information provided by Assistant Sheriff Monaghan suggest possible retaliation against Assistant Sheriff Monaghan for participating in Judge Cordell’s independent investigation. Judge Cordell has been requested to investigate whether Assistant Sheriff Monaghan has suffered retaliation for participating in this independent investigation. The San Mateo County Attorney’s Office is reviewing and the Board of Supervisors is prepared to take all legal actions necessary to preserve the integrity of the independent investigation and to protect other witnesses interviewed by Judge Cordell. The investigation will continue and will not be obstructed.”