The reason I bring this up is beacause I know the whole story considering his son is a friend of mine. Given my story may be biased, I still think its bull what is happening. Alioto was looking for the records (I know he should have done it in a more legal fasion), but to get proof that the other guy was screwing the department and the taxpayers (my family, friend, me, ect..).
I guess it just bothers me that the other guy turned this around onto Mr. Alioto, completely avoiding punishment for what he did wrong.. which was much worse.