Tag: Lee Baca
Former LA County Sheriff faces 3yrs in prison after losing appeal
On Wednesday, a three-judge panel from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decided Lee Baca’s rights had not been violated during his trial – the appeals panel determined that the trial was fair and the conviction legally sound.
Former LA County Sheriff convicted on federal felony charges
While planning to appeal, former Sheriff Lee Baca faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Former L.A. Sheriff Withdraws Guilty Plea
Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca withdrew his guilty plea on Monday. His case will now go to trial.
Judge Rejects Former L.A. Sheriff’s Plea Deal
Instead of accepting responsibility for his crimes, Baca blamed Tanaka in court.
Former L.A. Sheriff Agrees to Plead Guilty in Federal Court
Under the threat of indictment with his deputies and underlings receiving convictions for misconduct and abuse that occurred during his tenure, Baca finally confessed to his involvement on Wednesday.
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