person:oliver lewis

  • Oliver Lewis
    Deputy Attorney General
    Department of Justice, State of California
    1300 I Street, Suite 125
    Sacramento, California 94244

    RE: Message to Mr. Olivier Lewis Re Client Kamala Harris

    Mr. Lewis:

    1. As you recall, you represented to me in writing that the clerk of the Yolo County Superior Court rejected the demurrer you sought to file on behalf of your client Kamala Harris. Later, you stated in open court that the demurrer was timely and properly filed. Can you please email me a copy of the “filed” stamped demurrer as well as the proof of service for my records?

    2. My understanding is that California Senators Jerry Hill and Kevin Mullin, as well as San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane, asked Ms. Harris to investigate CPUC corruption involving PG&E, Michael Peevey, and others ( http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/09/19/attorney-general-kamala-harris-called-on-to-investigate-secre ) .

    Is your client going to disqualify and otherwise recuse herself from conducting such an investigation given her own personal involvement with corruption involving PG&E, Ophelia Basgal, and Michael Peevey in the CaliforniaALL matter? Please let me know.

    3. If possible, I will appreciate a written explanation from you regarding why the Office of the California Attorney General assumed the representation of Ms. Harris for misconduct alleged to have taken place prior to her election as attorney general.

    Thank you for your prompt assistance regarding these matters.

  • Oliver Lewis
    Deputy Attorney General
    Department of Justice, State of California
    1300 I Street, Suite 125
    Sacramento, California 94244

    Re: Defendant Kamala Harris

    Dear Mr. Lewis:

    1. In a letter dated July 3, 2014, you informed me that your office is representing defendant Kamala Harris in the action I have filed in Yolo County Superior Court. Please note that I strongly object to such representation because Ms. Harris has been sued in her capacity as a private individual for misconduct which took place before she assumed the position of Attorney General of the State of California — specifically, misconduct she undertook together with her brother-in-law (Tony West), who was employed at that time at Morrison & Forester (alongside James Brosnahan and Chris Young) in her capacity as a member of Obama for America.

    As such, I believe that your office’s representation of Ms. Harris under these circumstances is inappropriate, and ask that your office cease from representing Ms. Harris. If you disagree with my position, I would appreciate if you can forward an explanation.

    2. Your letter also states that on July 3, 2014 you attempted to file a demurrer to the complaint, to be heard on July 25, but were told by the clerk of the court that it will not assign a hearing date. My understanding is that the last day to file any motion for a hearing date of July 25 was June 27, 2014 (for service by mail). As such, the clerk was correct in rejecting your papers.

    Nevertheless, as a courtesy, I will not seek entry of default judgment against Ms. Harris, and will await word from the Court as to when it will hear your demurrer.

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.