Sheriff Christina Corpus has hired retired Martinez Police Chief Manjit Sappal to “provide strategic support” to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the sheriff’s office announced in a news release this week.

San Mateo County officials are refuting allegations made in a claim by Sheriff Christina Corpus seeking $10 million over discrimination, harassment and defamation related to an investigation into her

A complaint against the County of San Mateo was filed by Sheriff Christina Corpus in December. Local media was supposed to hear from the sheriff on Monday about the complaint, but that press conference was canceled.

San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against the county amid misconduct accusations and an intensified legal battle.

"There are some who unfortunately still believe that law enforcement is a white man's world," Sheriff Christina Corpus' attorney told the I-Team.

San Mateo County's embattled sheriff has filed legal documents for a $10 million claim against county officials who are calling for her resignation.

The controversy surrounding San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is continuing into the new year. A report against the sheriff was released last year which followed calls for her to resign. The sheriff is now countering with a complaint against the county that claims discrimination.

The growing controversy involving the San Mateo County sheriff, county supervisors and many of her deputies appears likely to head to court.