A former sheriff’s captain in Santa Clara County was found guilty of felony bribery and conspiracy charges in a scheme that ultimately took down previous Sheriff Laurie Smith, prosecutors said Wednesday.

The much-anticipated race in Santa Clara County, where voters must decide who will replace Sheriff Laurie Smith, continues. Robert Handa reports.

Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith was found guilty of civil corruption and misconduct Thursday and NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Legal Analyst Dean Johnson, who breaks it all down.

Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith was found guilty on six civil counts of corruption and willful misconduct. Robert Handa reports.

Former Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith has been found guilty in her civil corruption trial.

Embattled Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith announced her immediate retirement Monday, a move that comes as she awaits a verdict in her civil corruption trial. Marianne Favro reports.

Laurie Smith retired Monday from her post as Santa Clara County’s sheriff as her civil corruption trial nears its conclusion.

The civil corruption case against Santa Clara County Laurie Smith is now in the hands of the jury. Damian Trujillo reports.

The civil corruption trial against Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith is now in the hands of the jury.