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I am writing to formally lodge a serious complaint against Prosecutor Conor Lane McCormick regarding his conduct during the recent court proceedings on July 15, 2025, in Department 4, at the San Jose Courthouse. The actions and statements made by Mr. McCormick not only constitute professional misconduct but also represent a grave abuse of power, including lying under oath, falsifying police reports, and violating my constitutional rights.
**Background and Context**
I was falsely accused of violating a restraining order related to a domestic violence case initiated by Connor McCormick (DA Assistant of Santa Cruz and his partner Shih Chin, at 778 Pearlwood Way, San Jose, CA 95123. Based on these allegations, I was unlawfully detained and imprisoned for nearly two months. Throughout this period, law enforcement officers entered my residence without a warrant or my permission, and without taking my police reports or providing me with my right to counsel, thus violating my Sixth Amendment rights.
**Details of Misconduct and Violations**
1. **Falsification of Police Reports and Evidence Tampering**
- It has come to my attention that the police reports related to my arrest and detention were falsified, omitting critical details such as police entry without a warrant and the absence of any evidence supporting the alleged violation of the restraining order.
- These reports were manipulated to justify my unlawful arrest and extended detention, constituting an abuse of power and misconduct.
2. **Misrepresentation in Court and False Testimony**
- During the hearing on July 15, 2025, Prosecutor Conor Lane McCormick made a demonstrably false statement claiming that the name “Shih Chin” was misspelled in the petition, which was not the case. The petition clearly identified “Shih Chin” as the petitioner, and this misstatement was made to undermine my credibility.
- Moreover, Mr. McCormick falsely claimed that he was related to or represented the petitioner’s interests, which is not supported by any evidence and constitutes a misuse of his prosecutorial authority.
3. **Violation of My Constitutional Rights**
- **Right to Counsel (Sixth Amendment)**: Law enforcement officials entered my home without a warrant or my consent, denied me the opportunity to contact an attorney, and failed to provide me with my right to counsel during detention and interrogation.
- **Unlawful Entry and Excessive Force**: The entry into my residence was conducted without proper legal authority, and force was used unlawfully during arrest and detention, violating my rights under the Bill of Rights.
- **Falsified Police Reports and Abuse of Power**: These actions reflect a clear abuse of authority by law enforcement and prosecutorial misconduct aimed at unjustly penalizing me.
4. **Failure to Follow Proper Legal Procedures**
- Police officers did not take my police reports or properly document my statements.
- The entry into my home was made without a warrant or my consent, and no exigent circumstances justified such entry.
- The bail and detention process were excessively punitive and no bail was allowed based on false or incomplete information, infringing on my rights.
