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  • Jurors Hear Opening Statements in Corruption Trial of Former Sheriff Lee Baca

    12/08/2016 3:47:50 PM PST · by ColdOne · 8 replies
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    Jurors in Downtown L.A. heard opening statements Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca. Federal prosecutor Brandon Fox began by telling jurors Baca abused his power and tried to sweep misconduct under the rug while serving as Sheriff. "Mr. Baca was the heartbeat of this conspiracy, the leader of this conspiracy, he was the driving force behind it," Fox said during a 40 minute presentation. Baca faces charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction of justice in the first of two trials. He's accused of masterminding a scheme in 2011 to try to...