"Kamala ruined my life, a lot of lives"

When Harris finally left to take up her position as California’s Attorney General, her successor’s first act was to release Conley from jail.

Now, speaking in an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, Conley describes Harris as an ‘opportunist’ but said he hopes she will use her new role to make a real change.

Conley said: ‘I think they’re all opportunists. I think she’s an opportunist at the highest degree just like the rest of them.

‘They do certain things because it’s going to advance their careers – there’s no doubt about it.’

He added: ‘I would hope she’s learned from those mistakes. That’s all I can ask from her. Because you did ruin a life, you know. A few lives. A lot of lives. You’ve done that.