Complaint filed against Corona

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The District Attorney's office filed a misdemeanor complaint today against Baldwin Park Unified School Board member Sergio Corona.

Count 1:
Vandalism under $400 in damage for defacing with graffiti and other material the door that belongs to Lydia Garcia.

Count 2:
Resisting arrest

Count 3:
Driving without a license

The complaint comes just two weeks after this story ran.

9 Comments

Anonymous said:

Interesting. So contrary to what the cops said, it looks like the DA does not see anything their to pin a narcotics charge. It seems the only serious charge that probably could be proven is resisting arrest and vandalism. As for "driving without a license" PA-LEASE.

Resident said:

even if the charges are not as serious are originally reported it is a sad endnote to his career. too bad he made the wrong choices.

Anonymous said:

boohoo too bad for him, but hip hip hooray for the leftover ladies, another career in the dumpster, another score for you. enjoy.

Anonymous said:

Except that he hasn't been found guilty yet in a court of law. But what does that matter the mob that dominates this website and the managers of this website who have no qualms about declaring people guilty - even when the facts don't match-up neatly with the hype. Score?!?!?

offtherecordsource said:

Don't be surprised if the DA announces at Corona's arraignment that a plea bargain has been reached, and that no drug-related charges will be filed since he has agreed to enter a rehab program.

Also, let it be known that Corona was a political novice when Mayor Manuel Lozano recruited him to run for the Baldwin Park Unified School District, which strengthened Lozano's political alliance with former Baldwin Park Mayor and current Board of Education President Jack White.

The San Gabriel Valley Tribune has reported mostly superficial information that many people could obtain on their own, including the information from the highly-redacted police report, which the public can view by clicking on the following web link: http://la.indymedia.org/uploads/2008/05/sergiocorona.pdf

For example, the Tribune hasn't reported that the cell phone police confiscated from Corona at the time of his arrest--number (626) 705-7544--apparently was the cell phone issued to him by the district because he is a member of the Board of Education.

Among the redacted statements that the Tribune did not report that police reportedly attributed to Corona is that he reportedly said, "Tell Manny (Lozano) I'm not gay."

There should be no issue about either Mayor Lozano or Board Member Corona being gay. Readers should take issue, however, with the Tribune being notified about Corona's "gay" comment but apparently deciding not to reasonably pursue confirming the information.

The City Council's recent letter to Board President Jack White--asking the Board of Education to ask Corona to resign--represents a breakdown in the political alliance between Jack White and Mayor Lozano, who seems intent on distancing himself from the role both he and White played in lifting Corona to political office.

As the story of Corona's alleged crime continues, the San Gabriel Valley Tribune should report about the poor judgment Mayor Manuel Lozano and Board of Education President Jack White exercised in the first place. They played a part in attempting to manipulate city politics for personal gain and instead created the foundation for this embarrassing scandal for the people of Baldwin Park.

After all, the people of Baldwin Park should be concerned about the fact that schools in Baldwin Park, with an estimated annual budget of about $150 million last year, are the biggest business in the city.

Anonymous said:

Manny Lozano and Sergio Corona have a GAY FLING!!!!

Anonymous said:

...And they say homophobia (like that displayed by the previous commenter) is a SURE sign of represssed homosexuality. Guess you'll being going to the Pride Parade next year GIRLFRIEND!!!

Anonymous said:

I hope this gets resolved and worked-out for the benefit of all affected.

Anonymous said:

Any update on Corona's charges by the Tribune? Afterall he DID show up at the school board meeting yesterday and even drove himself there and back. Not bad for not having a license.

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