A top adviser to a left-wing district attorney in California has been charged with nearly a dozen felonies.

On Wednesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta revealed that he has filed charges against one of LA County District Attorney George Gascón's top officials. However, her attorney dismissed the accusations as a "non-starter."

In 2018, while working for the LA County Sheriff's Department, Diana Teran, who was later appointed as an assistant district attorney by Bonta, accessed police officer files. Bonta's office alleges that Teran improperly used that data at the DA's office, where she joined in 2021, resulting in 11 charges being filed against her.

"Bonta stated that no one is above the law, and public officials must serve the people and the State of California with integrity and honesty. The California Department of Justice will continue to fight for the people of California and hold those who break the law accountable."

Teran's lawyer, James Spertus, stated that the AG had been evasive regarding the case and believed it to be a "non-starter."

"The AG's office will likely face embarrassment due to the case's lack of prosecutability. They should have consulted more carefully with knowledgeable individuals before making decisions."

He stated that he thinks the accusations are due to tasks Teran performed as part of her job that related to the "Brady List," a database of police misconduct allegations. He asserted that no charges could be brought against that behavior, and he was taken aback by the news.

Spertus stated that the AG's office will suffer a rapid and prompt loss due to a careless legal theory that holds an official accountable for performing an official duty. This is something that one would not anticipate in law enforcement today.

Gascón's office issued a statement defending its handling of records and said it would comply with an investigation, without directly addressing the charges.

Gascón stated that when he assumed office, they established a protocol to adhere to their constitutional obligations under Brady, which mandates the disclosure of potentially exculpatory evidence to the defense, including law enforcement's prior misconduct, while also complying with state and federal privacy laws. He remains committed to this protocol.

"We will comply with any investigation from the attorney general's office while maintaining transparency and accountability in our work. We remain committed to upholding the values of justice and fairness."

Spertus predicted a "race" to get the case dismissed.

"The case is a non-starter," he said. "I believe we will have to race to court to obtain a ruling that this case must be dismissed, as the AG is delaying the inevitable doomsday event."