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'Chaos': Alameda Co. DA dismissing cases as pandemic-related backlog grows

Jun 25, 2021
ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Alameda County's District Attorney says she can't keep up with the criminal case load created by the pandemic.

"We've seen a big uptick in crime, especially violent crime," said Alameda County District Attorney, Nancy O'Malley, who says she's having a hard time getting suspects to court.
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