Tag Archives: corruption
Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriffs Charged with Corruption and Civil Rights Violations
Charges were filed yesterday that involve approximately 17 current and 2 former deputies who have been accused of beating inmates and visitors, falsifying reports, as well as obstructing justice, conspiracy and corruption. The criminal complaint and grand jury indictments contain, among other charges against the deputies, allegations that records were falsified, visitors to and inmates … Read More
Corrupt US border agents to be sentenced
Since 2004, over 150 Border Patrol agents have been charged with some form of corruption, including taking bribes and cooperating with human trafficking groups. Raul and Fidel Villarreal, who are both former Border Patrol agents, will both be sentenced today for running a smuggling operation. The operation, which was run along the international border in … Read More
15 to face indictments in South Bay case (Sam Spital)
Commentary by Sam Spital, Criminal Defense Lawyer: “A previous criminal probe involving officials in three school districts in San Diego County has expanded to now include 15 who were indicted for 232 felony and misdemeanor charges related to bribery and conspiracy in an ongoing ‘pay for play’ corruption case in connection with construction contracts entered … Read More