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‘Irreconcilable differences’ between San Bernardino mayor and his attorney lead to fallout

Former Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco has filed motions to withdraw as Mayor John Valdivia's lead counsel

Former Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco, left, in 2020 signed on to represent San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia, right, in sexual harassment lawsuits brought by city employees. (Staff photos)
Former Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco, left, in 2020 signed on to represent San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia, right, in sexual harassment lawsuits brought by city employees. (Staff photos)
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Rod Pacheco, the former Riverside County district attorney whom San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia hired two years ago to defend him against lawsuits accusing him of sexual harassment, has filed motions to withdraw as Valdivia’s attorney, court documents show.

Valdivia presently faces four lawsuits filed by former city employees who claim the mayor belittled and berated them privately and publicly . . .

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