Anne Marie

Anne Marie Schubert is running without a party for California attorney general, but has strong words for Democratic lawmakers and DAs.

Hochman is seeking to finish in the top two in the June 7 primary against Democratic incumbent Rob Bonta. In a written statement, Assistant Chief Deputy District Attorney Dawn Bladet pointed to a prior statement issued by Shepard’s lawyer who claimed that his client’s girlfriend had “fully recanted her allegations.” After the interview, a column in the San Francisco Examiner raised the case of Justin Shepard, a former Sacramento police officer who was arrested and charged in San Francisco with domestic violence and assault. “But when we continue to tell our community that domestic violence is a nonviolent crime…I find that atrocious.” Boudin is facing a recall on June 7, with another possible one in the works against Gascón. But Schubert said her political affiliation reflects her earnest view that law enforcement is a nonpartisan business. In the interview, Schubert, perhaps mindful of the state electorate’s recent track record of voting against tough on crime measures, stressed that she isn’t solely interested in locking people away. Schubert made a name for herself in the Sacramento district attorney’s office by using DNA forensics to prosecute cold cases. Schubert may sound like many in the state GOP in her criticisms of California’s liberal shift on criminal justice, but she isn’t a Republican. Not any more. Exhibit 1: Though Prop. 57 makes it easier for many prison inmates to qualify for parole consideration, those convicted of the most serious offenses are denied that extra leeway. At a press conference last spring, Schubert announced her candidacy surrounded, by the family members of serial murder victims, abducted children and slain police officers. In a 75-minute interview with CalMatters, she vowed to take over for L.A. and S.F. prosecutors if necessary.