She Prosecuted the County’s Toughest Cases. Then She Sued Her Own Office… And Won

Bethel Cope-Vega wins $3.5 million harassment lawsuit against Orange County District Attorney’s Office.

SAN DIEGO — On most days, Bethel Cope-Vega stands in court representing one of the largest prosecution offices in the State of California, arguing for accountability in cases involving serious violence and harm. For years, she built a reputation inside the Orange County District Attorney’s Office as a formidable prosecutor, someone trusted with complex cases and high-stakes decisions.

Then she sued her employer…

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