Orange County in Bankruptcy : KEY PLAYERS
David W. Wiechert
Age 38
Citron’s attorney
A specialist in white-collar criminal defense work, he worked out the plea agreement that was signed by Citron and accompanied Citron throughout Thursday’s proceedings.
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Michael R. Capizzi
Age 55
District attorney
In office for four years, Capizzi has a reputation for aggressively pursuing political corruption cases. Also played a key role in overall county operations in the weeks following the Dec. 6 bankruptcy filing.
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Wallace J. Wade
Age 48
Assistant district attorney
Director of the district attorney’s special operations section. One of two Capizzi assistants leading criminal investigation of Citron and other county officials. Helped fashion the agreement that ended with Citron’s guilty plea to six felonies Thursday and signed the complaint against him.
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Jan J. Nolan
Age 56
Assistant district attorney
A key Capizzi aide with experience in consumer and environmental protection cases. Helped fashion plea agreement with Citron and signed the complaint against him. Has served in the district attorney’s office since 1974.
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Gary M. Pohlson
Age 45
Attorney for former Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector Matthew Raabe
Declined to comment on Citron’s allegations that Raabe assisted in the commission of felony violations of state securities laws.
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