This is a great start to overhauling police corruption in this country.
To accept a sentencing range of zero to six months in prison would "trivialize" the rule of law and wouldn't address "the gross abuse of the public's trust," Anderson said, adding that it would also fail to restore the public's confidence in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Before Anderson rejected his plea deal, Baca apologized in open court, saying he failed to be a leader.
Baca suddenly announced his retirement in 2014 as his department came under increasing scrutiny. Since then, 21 members of the sheriff's department have been convicted of federal crimes that involve beating inmates and obstructing justice.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-los-angeles-county-sheriff-sentenced-jail-case-063800525.html?nhp=1
To accept a sentencing range of zero to six months in prison would "trivialize" the rule of law and wouldn't address "the gross abuse of the public's trust," Anderson said, adding that it would also fail to restore the public's confidence in law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Before Anderson rejected his plea deal, Baca apologized in open court, saying he failed to be a leader.
Baca suddenly announced his retirement in 2014 as his department came under increasing scrutiny. Since then, 21 members of the sheriff's department have been convicted of federal crimes that involve beating inmates and obstructing justice.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ex-los-angeles-county-sheriff-sentenced-jail-case-063800525.html?nhp=1