Soros-funded DA hires partner for high-paying job.

Pamela Price’s Controversial Relationship and Charges ​of Nepotism

A George Soros-backed district attorney in California is facing potential ⁢recall‌ after it was revealed that she gave her boyfriend a high-paying⁣ position in her office, funded by taxpayers.

Alameda County district attorney‌ Pamela Price, who ⁣received $130,000 from Soros ‌for her failed 2018 bid, hired her boyfriend Antwon Cloird as a “senior program specialist” without disclosing their‌ relationship. The San Jose Mercury News reported that Cloird receives a salary of $115,502 per year.

Price’s decision to hire her boyfriend ​has raised concerns of nepotism and violated California’s employment policies. Will Swaim, the⁢ president of the California Policy Center, ‍stated, “In a county overrun by criminals… it’s not entirely surprising⁤ that the DA ‍herself ⁢appears to be flouting the law.”

Since becoming district attorney, Price has faced criticism for her handling of ⁤crime in Oakland, the county’s largest city.⁤ She has made controversial decisions, such as making gang members eligible for parole, reducing a triple murderer’s sentence,‌ and giving a lenient sentence to a‍ teen linked to three killings.

Cloird’s past record has also ⁣come under scrutiny. He was involved in alleged ‍”pay to ⁤play” arrangements in Richmond, California, where he sought money from businesses in exchange for expediting permits. The FBI investigated these allegations but did not charge​ him.

Pamela Price’s spokesperson defended the‌ hiring of​ Cloird, stating that he is a valued member of‌ the team⁢ with a distinguished record of work⁢ in the Bay Area.

This is not the first instance of a Democratic politician ⁤hiring their partner using taxpayer or campaign funds. Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. ‍Ilhan Omar have also⁣ faced criticism for similar actions.