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Roundtable: Discrimination accusations hit San Diego County Public Defender office

 November 25, 2022 at 9:30 AM PST
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An undated photo of the exterior of the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender.
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An undated photo of the exterior of the San Diego County Office of the Public Defender.
Accusations of discrimination by two former lawyers have been made against the San Diego County Public Defender office. A new study finds air pollution may mask the extent of global warming. And sexual harassment allegations in the San Diego Sheriff’s Department highlight a male-dominated culture in law enforcement.

KPBS reporter Matt Hoffman hosts a discussion on stories in the news this week from the KPBS newsroom. Guests include KPBS investigative reporter Amita Sharma on accusations of discrimination in the San Diego County Public Defender office. Then, KPBS environment reporter Erik Anderson explains how air pollution may be masking the true effect of global warming. And, KPBS investigative reporter Claire Trageser shares her reporting on sexual harassment taking place in the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.