$1.9M awarded after alleged retaliation from Kings County's DA

HANFORD, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - An alleged retaliation against the erstwhile District Attorney of Kings County has been settled with a $1.9 cardinal payout, according to Kings County.

Officials confirmed connected Friday that a suit was filed against erstwhile DA Keith Fegundes, alleging retaliation. The suit filed by Alexandria Smith alleged that DA Keith Fegundes had retaliated against her successful 2021.

Keith Fagundes, erstwhile Kings County DA

The assemblage trial, which began connected July 28 and concluded connected Aug. 6, reached a verdict successful favour of Alexandria Smith, according to Kings County.

In a statement, Kings County officials accidental they are "deeply committed to maintaining a nonrecreational and respectful enactment situation wherever each individuals are treated with dignity."

Kings County takes each unit matters earnestly and volition proceed to reappraisal interior policies, procedures, and practices to guarantee accountability and uphold the highest standards of integrity successful the workplace.

No further accusation astir the way was officially released.