"Nearly eight months before they lock horns in the June primary election, a challenger for the San Jose City Council District 7 seat has filed the first of potentially several complaints against Councilmember Bien Doan and his chief of staff, Jonathan Fleming - accusing them of abuse of power, misusing city resources and making false allegations - in the latest legal salvo against the incumbent."
""Our community deserves a leader who respects us, not retaliates against us," Le said. "We are calling for a public apology from Councilmember Bien Doan and his chief of staff, Jonathan Fleming, an end to political retaliation, and for city reform to ensure whistleblower complaints are handled properly - not misused, weaponized, or abused for political gain. Councilmember and staff time must serve the people of District 7, not be used as power or to waste taxpayer resources.""
Van Le, an East Side Union High School District trustee and 2022 challenger, filed a civil grand jury complaint and announced intent to sue for defamation. Le accuses Councilmember Bien Doan and his chief of staff, Jonathan Fleming, of circulating false accusations, misusing city resources, abusing power, and weaponizing whistleblower complaints. Le sought a public apology, an end to political retaliation, and reforms to ensure proper handling of whistleblower complaints. Doan's office denied the allegations, stating actions relayed a community complaint in good faith. Fleming used his government email to request an investigation into whistleblower allegations.
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