Political skuttlebutt in Folsom (Sacramento, Ross: attorney, law, office)

[caligirlz]

Anyone hear about this? Huge controversy right now in Folsom.

FOLSOM (CBS13) — A Folsom City Council candidate is being criticized by some for not being the role model he claims to be.


CBS13 has learned Robert Louis Ross had a run-in with police in 2004. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Ross was charged with false imprisonment and violating a protective order in 2004.


In 2004, the Sacramento County District Attorney says Ross was arrested and charged with three felonies including false imprisonment and kidnapping. Ross was also charged with a misdemeanor of violating a court order.
The district attorney’s office says it later reduced the false imprisonment charge to a misdemeanor, and dropped the charges for kidnapping and destruction of a telephone line.
Court documents show Ross pleaded no-contest to charges of violating a protective order and false imprisonment.

Ross says he remains committed to serving his community, and reassures the Folsom community that 12-year old “non-violent” misdemeanor charges will not impact his future capabilities.


Folsom City Council Candidate Called Out Over Run-Ins With Law « CBS Sacramento

[Electrician4you]

Sounds like a fight between him and his wife/gf sprinkled with a TRO/RO.
Hell I thought that was just a must have on personal record to even qualify for a political position in this country.

[derekjones]

Going by the news article sounds like an argument occurred between him and most likely a gf/wife and he ripped the phone cord out the wall and didn't let her leave. No charges of assault or battery and additional charges were later dropped and reduced. Not sure what the huge controversy is about.

[marcopolo666]

Originally Posted by derekjones

Not sure what the huge controversy is about.

No real controversy - maybe just people who are bored and act out on the internet for attention?

[caligirlz]

Non-disclosure.

He's now trying to cover his tracks, whereas you are supposed to disclose that type of thing when running for public office.

[NewToCA]

I'd be more concerned if it happened in the past few years, but 12 years ago is awhile.

[caligirlz]

It's a huge issue to those who have been hurt in similar circumstances, of which, apparently there are many. The issue is the nature of the offense, and lack of disclosure. Leading to can this person be trusted in a position of leadership.