REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus took the stand for a second day in her removal hearing, responding to questions from county attorneys and her own defense team about allegations that she used intimidation and retaliation against staff, and favoritism towards her close friend Victor Aenlle, a civilian who received a high-paying post as her Chief of Staff overseeing sworn officers.

Was it favoritism?

What we know:

"What the county is alleging is she gave the benefits to her chief of staff because of her relationship, not because of his work and that's a big part of this case," Steven Clark, former Santa Clara County District Attorney, said.

County attorneys questioned Corpus about whether Aenlle bought her an $8,000 pair of diamond earrings, showing th

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