San Mateo County pushed back against a $10 million government claim filed last month by beleaguered Sheriff Christina Corpus, who contends that the county’s investigation into alleged misconduct and corruption by her administration is rooted in harassment and discrimination.

Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against San Mateo County, alleging discrimination and harassment.

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus has filed a $10 million claim against the county, alleging gender and racial discrimination after the county released a report last November containing scathing findings about her administration.

San Mateo County officials are refuting allegations of discrimination, harassment, defamation and racism made by San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus in a $10 million claim she filed against the county late last month.

San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against the county amid misconduct accusations and an intensified legal battle.

San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.

Sheriff Christina Corpus has hired retired Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal to “provide strategic support” to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office announced in a news release this week.

The controversy surrounding San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is continuing into the new year. A report against the sheriff was released last year which followed calls for her to resign. The sheriff is now countering with a complaint against the county that claims discrimination.