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Former No. 2 of LASD Charged With Obstructing Federal Investigation Into Misconduct at County Jails
Paul Tanaka, who was the second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and William Thomas Carey, who oversaw internal criminal investigations at the LASD, have been indicted on obstruction of justice charges for allegedly directing efforts to quash a federal investigation into corruption and civil rights violations by sheriff’s deputies at two downtown jail complexes. A federal grand jury May 13 returned a five-count indictment against Tanaka and Carey, who allegedly participated in a broad conspiracy to obstruct the investigation, a scheme that started when the Sheriff’s Department learned that an inmate at the Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) was an FBI informant. Tanaka and Carey alleg-
edly directed, oversaw, and participated in a conspiracy that last year resulted in the conviction of seven other former LASD deputies. The obstruction of justice case was announced at a news conference by Acting United States Attorney Stephanie Yonekura and FBI Assistant Director in Charge David Bowdich. Tanaka and Carey, both 56, are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, and each is named in one count of obstruction of justice. Carey is charged with two counts of making false declarations for perjuring himself last year during the trials of co-conspirators. SEE PG. 18
Paul Tanaka, left was Baca’s Undersheriff and William Thomas Carey oversaw internal criminal investigations.Both men and others have been implicated in one of the worst jail civil rights violations in LASD history. – Photos Courtesy LASD
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Lee Baca left his post in January 2014 amidst the federal investigation and the findings of a special commission on jail violence that cited a “failure of leadership” over the jails. While Baca has not been charged with any crime, he did personally “hand pick” Paul Tanaka for the number two position--which leads critics of Baca to believe there is more to this story. – Photo by Terry Miller
Fitness Expert Lynda Linforth Wants You to MOVE By terry miller Local Monrovia fitness expert and trainer Lynda Linforth has teamed up with a committee called ‘Move Monrovia’ where she and other members hope to instill in local citizens the benefits of walking and cycling--locally. The benefits of walking
and cycling are well-documented but worth review: improve general health, help to lower both blood pressure and improve heart health, as well as improving mental health and wellbeing; help with weight SEE PG. 14
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Stan Pitts, Bill Shieff, Nancy Bond, Lynda Linforth, Alfredo Mejia, Chris Ziegler, Rich Slimbach and Roy Kohl pose for a quick snapshot Monday evening. - Photo by Terry Miller
Monrovia Youth Sports Soccer Ceremony Slated May 28 The Youth Sports Program soccer playoff games have begun. The championship round was played yesterday at Recreation Park. The Youth Sports Awards Ceremony will then be held on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center. The program will recognize league participants, runner-ups, league champions, sportsmanship winners, scholar athletes and rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Participants. The key note speaker that evening will be Head Soccer Coach of Monrovia High School, Mike Williams.
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