lee baca corruption trial
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Former L.A. County Sheriff Found Guilty of Obstruction of Justice, Lying to Federal Investigators
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca was found guilty Wednesday of obstructing a federal investigation into allegations of abuse in the county jail system and then lying to investigators to cover up his interference. The Los Angeles Times reports that the jury reached their verdict on the second day of deliberations, and Baca, who…
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Corruption Trial for Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca Ends in Mistrial
The corruption trial for former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca ended in a mistrial Thursday after jurors failed to reach a verdict on charges that he obstructed an FBI investigation into allegations that deputies abused jail inmates. The jurors, who have been dismissed after deliberating since Monday afternoon, said they were split 11-1 in…