Crime & Safety
Former Contra Costa County Clerk Pleads Not Guilty To Theft And Perjury Charges
"He's not a young man, and he wants to live the rest of his life without the weight of this on his shoulders," said Rains.
MARTINEZ (CBS SF) — Former Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder Joe Canciamilla pleaded not guilty Monday morning to 34 felony counts of grand theft and perjury related to allegations he illegally used nearly $262,000 from election campaign accounts to pay off a personal loan and for travel and other luxuries.
Canciamilla did not appear at Monday’s brief arraignment in Contra Costa County Superior Court. His attorney, Michael Rains, said Canciamilla is out of state, and remains free on his own recognizance. Rains entered the pleas in front of Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Laurel Brady.
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