Aleman's lawyer receives more discovery in court
Lawyers in the political corruption case against former assistant assessor Adam Aleman received additional evidence during an appearance this morning in Superior Court.
Aleman, who wore jeans and a blue golf shirt, stood next his lawyer Grover Porter during proceedings before Judge John Martin in San Bernardino Superior Court.
"We're under the impression that there's supposed to be some additional discovery here in court," Porter told Martin, during the proceedings. A court clerk gave Martin manila envelopes, which appeared to be full of documents, and who then gave one each to the lawyers.
The content of the envelopes was not disclosed. Porter requested the case and the 25-year-old Aleman return to court Jan. 14 for a status hearing.
Aleman and his former boss, Assessor Bill Postmus, have been embroiled in a scandal since a county grand jury report was released June 30 regarding alleged corruption in the county Assessor's Office. Law-enforcement officials believe Aleman attempted to mislead the grand jury, according to court records unsealed the next day.
Aleman faces six felony counts involving the destruction of evidence, altering of documents sought by the grand jury and vandalism. If convicted on all charges, Aleman could face a maximum of 18 years in state prison.
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