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Government

Jun. 21, 2000

Board of Rights Panel Convicts Rampart Officer of False Arrest

Finding Rampart scandal whistle-blower Rafael Perez to be at least a partially credible witness, a police department board of rights panel on Monday convicted Rampart Officer Humberto Tovar of falsely arresting a reputed gang member for possession of marijuana.

By Michael D. Harris
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        Finding Rampart scandal whistle-blower Rafael Perez to be at least a partially credible witness, a police department board of rights panel on Monday convicted Rampart Officer Humberto Tovar of falsely arresting a reputed gang member for posse...

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