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brassmonkey · 02-10-2016, 06:14 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) â?? Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca has agreed to plead guilty to lying to investigators during a federal corruption probe that tainted his career, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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Baca stepped down from the helm of the nation's largest sheriff's department in 2014 amid the probe that led to charges against underlings for beating inmates and for trying to thwart an FBI investigation into those beatings.

Baca signed a plea agreement that said he ordered deputies to intimidate an FBI agent and "do everything but put handcuffs on her." Baca later lied to federal prosecutors and the FBI that he wasn't privy to discussions about trying to derail the investigation.

Baca was scheduled to plead guilty later in the day to a single count of lying to federal investigators. He could face up to six months in prison under the deal. He would be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea if the judge decided he deserves a longer sentence. In that case prosecutors would proceed to obtain an indictment.

"This is not a day of celebration for us," U.S. Attorney Eileen Decker said during a news conference. "It is a sad day when a leader of a law enforcement agency fails to honor his oath and instead of upholding justice chooses to obstruct it."

Baca, who ran the department for more than 15 years and traveled the world to speak about policing tactics, had said he was out of touch with what was going on and he denied knowing about efforts to stifle the probe by hiding an inmate who was an FBI informant.

Baca avoided charges for years as prosecutors moved up the ranks to indict a number of officers and, eventually, his second-in-command.

In May, when former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka and another high-ranking member of the department were charged with obstructing justice, prosecutors declined to comment on whether Baca was under investigation.

Tanaka is facing trial, but his co-defendant, former Capt. Tom Carey, pleaded guilty and agreed to testify in related court proceedings. It's not clear if that included providing grand jury testimony against Baca.

In January 2014, Baca sidestepped questions about whether he was worried he might be indicted but acknowledged that more of his employees may face charges.

"I'm not afraid of reality. I'm only afraid of people who don't tell the truth," Baca said at the time.

Seventeen members of the department have been convicted of federal crimes, including beating inmates, obstructing justice, bribery and conspiracy. The convictions stem from a grand jury investigation that began in 2010 into allegations of abuse and corruption at the downtown Men's Central Jail.

Deputies tried to hide an FBI jail informant from his handlers for weeks in 2011 by shifting him from cell to cell at various jails under different names and altering jail computer records. The FBI wanted the informant to testify to a grand jury.

After Baca learned of the investigation, he met with Tanaka, Carey and a lieutenant in September 2011 and told them to approach Special Agent Leah Marx, one of the inmate's handlers, according to court documents. The next day officers, threatened to arrest Marx for intervening in their jurisdiction.

David Bowdich, the FBI's Los Angeles chief, said Baca had continuously denied playing a role in the corruption even as his rank-and-file deputies faced prison time.

"He had the opportunity to lead," Bowdich said. "He did not lead ... There's no excuse for the decisions that were made."

Tanaka retired from the department in 2013 and ran unsuccessfully to replace his former boss, losing by a wide margin to Jim McDonnell.

Tanaka faces trial next month. Baca's deal does not require him to testify against his former undersheriff.

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mce · 02-10-2016, 06:20 PM

What a fall from grace

Sheriff Baca was quite well respected during his time

mineistaken · 02-10-2016, 06:21 PM

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This guy looks like the main guy you see in every town in America. Even on TV he looks the part lol

MiamiBoyz · 02-10-2016, 08:40 PM

What a cunt fart. He abused his position and he deserves to be put in prison and gang raped nightly by every HIV+ inmate in the place for the rest of his pathetic useless life.

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brassmonkey Pay It Forward Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Yo Mama House Posts: 76,503	Prosecutor: Ex-LA sheriff to plead guilty in corruption case LOS ANGELES (AP) â?? Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca has agreed to plead guilty to lying to investigators during a federal corruption probe that tainted his career, prosecutors said Wednesday. hotlinked loose booty hole Baca stepped down from the helm of the nation's largest sheriff's department in 2014 amid the probe that led to charges against underlings for beating inmates and for trying to thwart an FBI investigation into those beatings. Baca signed a plea agreement that said he ordered deputies to intimidate an FBI agent and "do everything but put handcuffs on her." Baca later lied to federal prosecutors and the FBI that he wasn't privy to discussions about trying to derail the investigation. Baca was scheduled to plead guilty later in the day to a single count of lying to federal investigators. He could face up to six months in prison under the deal. He would be allowed to withdraw his guilty plea if the judge decided he deserves a longer sentence. In that case prosecutors would proceed to obtain an indictment. "This is not a day of celebration for us," U.S. Attorney Eileen Decker said during a news conference. "It is a sad day when a leader of a law enforcement agency fails to honor his oath and instead of upholding justice chooses to obstruct it." Baca, who ran the department for more than 15 years and traveled the world to speak about policing tactics, had said he was out of touch with what was going on and he denied knowing about efforts to stifle the probe by hiding an inmate who was an FBI informant. Baca avoided charges for years as prosecutors moved up the ranks to indict a number of officers and, eventually, his second-in-command. In May, when former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka and another high-ranking member of the department were charged with obstructing justice, prosecutors declined to comment on whether Baca was under investigation. Tanaka is facing trial, but his co-defendant, former Capt. Tom Carey, pleaded guilty and agreed to testify in related court proceedings. It's not clear if that included providing grand jury testimony against Baca. In January 2014, Baca sidestepped questions about whether he was worried he might be indicted but acknowledged that more of his employees may face charges. "I'm not afraid of reality. I'm only afraid of people who don't tell the truth," Baca said at the time. Seventeen members of the department have been convicted of federal crimes, including beating inmates, obstructing justice, bribery and conspiracy. The convictions stem from a grand jury investigation that began in 2010 into allegations of abuse and corruption at the downtown Men's Central Jail. Deputies tried to hide an FBI jail informant from his handlers for weeks in 2011 by shifting him from cell to cell at various jails under different names and altering jail computer records. The FBI wanted the informant to testify to a grand jury. After Baca learned of the investigation, he met with Tanaka, Carey and a lieutenant in September 2011 and told them to approach Special Agent Leah Marx, one of the inmate's handlers, according to court documents. The next day officers, threatened to arrest Marx for intervening in their jurisdiction. David Bowdich, the FBI's Los Angeles chief, said Baca had continuously denied playing a role in the corruption even as his rank-and-file deputies faced prison time. "He had the opportunity to lead," Bowdich said. "He did not lead ... There's no excuse for the decisions that were made." Tanaka retired from the department in 2013 and ran unsuccessfully to replace his former boss, losing by a wide margin to Jim McDonnell. Tanaka faces trial next month. Baca's deal does not require him to testify against his former undersheriff. Prosecutor: Ex-LA sheriff to plead guilty in corruption case - Yahoo News __________________ TRUMP 2024 KEKAW!!! - Support The Laken Riley Act!!! END DACA - SUPPORT AZ HCR 2060 52R - email: brassballz-at-techie.com

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MiamiBoyz fgfdftre6 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In the closet with your dad! Posts: 6,690	What a cunt fart. He abused his position and he deserves to be put in prison and gang raped nightly by every HIV+ inmate in the place for the rest of his pathetic useless life.