 Civil Rights Jurist & Alameda County District Attorney Candidate Pamela Price Responds To Reports Phong Tran Bribery & Perjury Case May Be Dropped"Accountability Must Apply to Law Enforcement," Civil Rights Attorney and Alameda County District Attorney Candidate Pamela Price.
File:Pamela Price Announces Reelection Bid 12-4-25 Former Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price today responded to reports that charges in the bribery and perjury case against Oakland homicide detective Phong Tran may be dismissed. Supreme Court winning attorney Price said the potential decision raises serious concerns about equal enforcement of the law. "Today's developments in the prosecution of the perjury and bribery case involving veteran Oakland homicide detective Phong Tran are deeply troubling and underscore why accountability in law enforcement must be pursued vigorously and without hesitation," Pamela Price's Complete Statement: https://docs.google.com/ Under Price's administration, the investigation and prosecution of Tran's misconduct was vigorously pursued based on what was described as credible evidence that key witnesses had been improperly influenced and that convictions tied to the detective's testimony warranted scrutiny. The apparent availability of a "slush fund" for witnesses was particularly troubling. "The ensuing review of potentially hundreds of cases tied to this detective's work was an essential step to ensure that (1) justice is not built on compromised evidence and (2) corruption does not go unaddressed in our justice system." A Broader Pattern in the Current Appointed DA's Office. Price warned that abandoning even some of the charges would send the wrong message about whether law enforcement officers are held to the same standards as everyone else. Price noted that one of the first actions of the Jones Dickson administration was to disband the Resentencing Unit that had been reviewing questionable or excessive convictions and the Public Accountability unit that was managing the review of cases potentially tainted by Tran's involvement. It is clear whom the appointed DA stands for, and whom she considers "a victim." Due to her actions, the families of Steven Taylor, Maurice Monk and Vinetta Martin did not get their day in court to stand for their murdered loved ones. Righteous cases against law enforcement officers were dropped on flimsy pretenses. This double standard undermines the rule of law. Justice calls for equal standards according to Price who wants to put her decades of legal experience back to work for the residents of Alameda County. Price's trailblazing work consists of many firsts:
Price framed the potential dismissal of the Phong Tran case as part of a broader retreat from internal review and institutional accountability. "Holding everyone accountable — whether inside or outside law enforcement — must be done thoughtfully, but it must be done. The people of Alameda County deserve clarity, consistency, and a justice system they can trust," said Price. Price, who is seeking re-election in the June 2026 primary election, said the issue is simple: "No one is above the law — including law enforcement." ### About Committee to Re-Elect Pamela Price 2026 The Committee to Re-Elect Pamela Price 2026 (REEP) is a grassroots, corporate free campaign dedicated to the re-election of Hon. District Attorney Pamela Price. REEP is committed to preserving and advancing the achievements that promote justice, equity, and progress within our criminal justice system and protecting our democracy. We work to support leaders and policies that reflect the will and best interests of the communities they serve. Vote to Re-Elect District Attorney Pamela Price on June 2, 2026. Paid for by Re-Elect Pamela Price 2026, FPPC #1485362 Please note: Pamela Price does not accept any money from corporate PACs. Media Contact Jackie Wright, 415 525 0410 wrightnow.biz@ Wright Enterprises Public Relations & Media Strategy San Francisco, California End
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