Criminal
Jul. 19, 2016
Judge rejects Baca plea deal
U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson shocked lawyers on both sides at Lee Baca's sentencing hearing Monday, rejecting the plea agreement reached between the former Los Angeles County Sheriff and the U.S. Attorney's office.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES — U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson shocked lawyers on both sides at Lee Baca's sentencing hearing Monday, rejecting the plea agreement reached between the former Los Angeles County Sheriff and the U.S. Attorney's office.
Under the terms of his plea deal, Baca would have served a maximum of six months for his role in a jail abuse and corruption scandal, after pleading gui...
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