Daniel Chung, a deputy prosecutor in Santa Clara County, remains unpaid after being reinstated by the county's Personnel Board, while the county continues to pay him over $200,000 annually. District Attorney Jeff Rosen instructed Chung not to perform work assignments, despite the ruling. The situation stems from a 2021 lawsuit Chung filed related to his suspension for writing a critical opinion piece. Jim McManis, Chung's attorney, criticized the financial burden to the county. Rosen's office declined to comment, citing ongoing litigation and personnel matters.
Attorney Jim McManis emphasized the financial implications of the situation, stating, "It's scandalous. He's getting paid over $200,000 to sit at home. It's not coming out of the DA's pocket."
Daniel Chung has had his work assignments blocked despite being reinstated, and his attorney questions the fairness of the county paying him a six-figure salary for no work.
Rosen's office referred to Chung's situation as a personnel matter and subject to pending litigation, avoiding public comments on the ongoing issues.
The tensions between Jeff Rosen and Daniel Chung escalated from a 2021 opinion piece that criticized criminal justice reforms, leading to Chung's suspension and ongoing conflict.
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