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Milpitas Ordered to Pay Legal Fees in Public Records Suit

The First Amendment Coalition has been awarded $100,000 in attorneys’ fees in its successful public records lawsuit against Milpitas.

Rich Tran came under fire this week after the city of Milpitas released a report detailing claims of inappropriate conduct by the young mayor.

The former manager billed taxpayers for his own legal fees and then tried to cover his tracks, according to a newly released report.

The public’s right to know about a former Milpitas official’s alleged misconduct outweighs his right to privacy, according to a court ruling.

Tom Williams, who resigned amid controversy as city manager of Milpitas, found a new job as chief administrator in his hometown of Millbrae.

A Santa Clara County judge heard oral arguments from both sides on Monday and is expected to issue a ruling in the case within 90 days.

Tom Williams, Milpitas’ disgraced former city manager, has landed on his feet with a little help from his friends.

Sources say Milpitas elected officials are close to selecting the next city manager from a field of 30 applicants.

Milpitas has finally released records detailing previously undisclosed allegations of wrongdoing by disgraced City Manager Tom Williams.

Milpitas City Manager Tom Williams has resigned after more than a decade on the job and four months on paid leave.