Insight With Beth Ruyak

Hosted By Beth Ruyak

Insight creates conversation to build community, exploring issues and events that connect people in our region. Insight covers breaking news and big ideas, music, arts & culture with responsible journalism, civil discussion and diverse voices.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
on News Station

 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 
 We Get Support From:
Become a Supporter 

San Joaquin Chief Medical Examiner Resigns In Protest Over Interference By Sheriff

Wednesday, December 6, 2017 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
Paul Sancya / AP

Dr. Bennet Omalu talks with Dr. Ira R. Casson, neurologist and former co-chairman of the NFL Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Committee, before a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2010.

Paul Sancya / AP

San Joaquin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Bennet Omalu resigned from his post Tuesday after alleging systematic interference by the Sheriff into forensic investigations. This comes one week after Dr. Omalu's colleague Dr. Susan Parson resigned for similar reasons. Sheriff Steve Moore denies these accusations and any wrongdoing. The Stockton

Record's Michael Fitzgerald has covered the story closely and says this could just be the beginning.

Sheriff Steve Moore sent the following statement following the broadcast of our program: 

 
Sheriff Statement

Chris Remington

Former Producer, Insight

Chris joined Capital Public Radio’s “Insight with Beth Ruyak” in September 2016, booking a wide variety of guests, developing questions and producing music elements for the program.  Read Full Bio 

Comments

Sign up for ReCap

and never miss the top stories

Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday.

Check out a sample ReCap newsletter.

Back to Top