Los Angeles, CA Is it a co-incidence that it has been almost 20 years, since the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office prosecuted a big dollar, white collar crime? Or could it be there are no more big corruption cases or major crimes committed by powerful and prominent people in Los Angeles?
In a Full Disclosure Network® two-part series Steve Ipsen, President of the Association of Deputy District Attorneys (L. A. County) and Albert Robles, Constitutional Attorney who serves as an elected member of the So. California Water Replenishment Board both contend that corruption is alive and well in Los Angeles County. These two challengers running against Cooley in the June 2008 election, point out that the current DA has refused to prosecute the rich and powerful while successfully lobbying for a $55,000 pay raise bringing his salary to $292,300, making him one of the highest-paid government officials anywhere.
Watch this seven minute preview from the series that is featured on 45 cable systems and the internet. The full two-part programs will be available for viewing (for a limited time up to the election) from the Full Disclosure website from the following links:
Preview (7:30 min)
Segment #1 (8 min)
Candidates provide background on their careers and qualifications.
They present a summary of issues for why they are running against the Incumbent DA Steve Cooley.
Segment #2 (8 min)
Candidates discuss why Steve Cooley is not participating in the U. S. Department of Justice Gang Initiative
and address the following issues:
- DA non-action policy on deporting illegal alien gang members
- Mexican Drug Cartels in City of Cudahy
- Impact of Criminal Defense lobby on DA prosecution policies
- DA Cooley's campaign contributions from Criminal Defense lobby
Segment #3 (8 min)
Candidates describe the failures and demoralization of the DA's office,
and of DA Investigators as body guards and chauffeurs for questionable personal activities.
Segment #4 (8 min)
Both candidates noted the following:
- DA's refusal to prosecute pedophile priests in the Catholic Church
- DA's non-prosecution policies of powerful people, i.e. Board of Supervisors
- Called DA's pay raise "pay back" for looking the other way.
- Ethics Violation: Cooley called Jury members "stupid" following the Blake Verdict
Segment #5 (8 min)
Candidates detail issue where there is Corruption in the DA's office:
- Belmont Learning Center scandal
- Criminal Defense Attorneys influence
- DA disbanded environmental crimes unit
- Manipulated cases by transfer of expert Deputies
Segment #6 (8 min)
Video disclosure of how DA Investigators were used to conduct an unofficial and unauthorized investigation.
Candidates describe DA's failure to investigate MacArthur Park beatings gross negligence at Martin Luther King Hospital.
Challengers Quotes on DA Cooley’s record:
Steve Ipsen:
“The corruption that exists in the county that I'm aware of, that I can state here today is with the District Attorney's office.”
“This DA doesn't deserve to be paid when he isn't doing his job.”
Albert Robles:
“He has refused to prosecute the pedophiles and child molesters that work and still work in the Catholic Church”.
“Steve Cooley takes untold amounts of money from the criminal defense sector”.
This series is to be featured on 45 cable systems starting May 14, 2008. A complete listing of channels and airtimes, by community can be found from this link.
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S.V. Los Angeles
Posted: 11:56 pm [PST] on December 03 2009
Fuck Cooley!
Recall Rod Riverside
Posted: 04:21 pm [PST] on October 13 2009
A former investigator with the Riverside County District Attorney's Office is the target of a criminal investigation.
Recently retired D.A. Senior Investigator Candette Hammond is accused of perjury.
News Channel 3 has confirmed Sheriff's detectives handed over the case just days ago to the Palm Springs Police Department.
Candette Hammond is not under arrest tonight. But, she soon could be. And, dozens of criminal cases this DA investigator took part in her years of service are now in question.
According to internal affairs reports obtained by News Channel 3, Hammond first came under suspicion in 2006. Her immediate supervisors at the DA's office concluded she made up an entire interview while investigating a criminal case.
They brought the matter up to then Chief Deputy District Attorney Eileen Hunt. When Hunt told District Attorney Rod Pacheco about it, she claims in a recent lawsuit Pacheco told her "don't disclose anything." The DA's office denies this ever happened, calling Hunt a disgruntled ex-employee.
Hammond targeted former District Attorney Investigator Luis Bolanos for investigation. The State Attorney General's office arrested him in 2005 for domestic violence and perjury.
After losing his job, and his livelihood, a judge determined the case against Bolanos should have never seen the light of day.
Bolanos speaks out, "There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that because of Rod Pacheco, and his directions, there are individuals in custody right now that do not deserve to be there. For this man to supervise and direct, I could be sitting and talking to you in jail right now. Now, who would have listened to me then?"
We interviewed Olga Bates May of 2007. She knew Bolano's ex-wife. Bates says the DA's office ignored her when she told them the ex-wife admitted lying to her about the charges and the gifts she received from Hammond.
"I was interviewed by two FBI agents and they were amazed that after my letter of complaint to the District Attorney about Candette's investigation and her behavior, that no one bothered to talk to me from that office," said Bates.
The District Attorney's office discounts Bolanos as another disgruntled ex-employee.
David Downing is a former prosecutor and now a superior court judge. He testified in support of Luis Bolanos to get his named cleared.
Downing later claimed the DA's office tried to commit the act of "witness intimidation" against him. They call Downing's words "irresponsible." The DA's office claims Downing is yet another supposed disgruntled ex-employee.
The Sheriff's Department in Palm Desert handed over the Candette Hammond case to Al Franz with Palm Springs Police because much of the alleged perjury happened in that city.
The fate of dozens of criminal cases handled by Investigator Hammond now hang in the balance. But, Bolanos says his life is already ruined.
"I lost the ability to care for my kids. I haven't been able to take care of my kids for the past 5 years. Destroyed me. That's what Mrs. Hammond means to me."
News Channel 3 received a response late Friday afternoon from John Hall at the DA's Office. It reads: "The District Attorney's Office has no comment on this inquiry."
We have in depth reporting of this investigation on our website, KESQ.com. Just go to the home tab at the top left of your screen and in the section titles "Special Reports," click on "Inside The DA's Office"
Mokkie Location unknown
Posted: 12:38 pm [PST] on October 10 2009
Good luck getting A Federal Agency to look in to this. When you have the DEA, Homeland Security, INS, FBI, NSA, [I could use letters all day] The fact of the matter is the D.A. office can do anything it wants. And get away with it.
The American People need to WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety -Ben Franklin
Joe Banana So. Cal.
Posted: 10:54 pm [PST] on March 22 2009
Another shining example of government at it's most corrupt.
www.jail4judges.org
Dawn Banning CA
Posted: 11:09 pm [PST] on October 14 2008
http://tinyurl.com/4vq2k2I had seen a article about award to Elder Victims Advocate Department in Riverside County. I was shocked and wrote Kim Emmerling the DA advocate we had. She wrote me back that she was leaving that office. I had sent a request for the history of our meetings to her and internal affairs without any reply. Still with internal affairs knowing there was a cover up, proof of it, autopsy corruption along with a laundry list we have had zero help. We just want what the US Constitution says we have a right to. We wrote the attorney general office and gave all the documents. They wrote back that the DA office handles these complaints. There is no where to turn. Nye and Lee Frank both over 65 years old. Adult protective services have been contacted without ever contacting us or even replying to our request. Now the victim has the attacker building a home two doors away. We need help.
The following is a letter I wrote the internal Affairshttp://tinyurl.com/4vq2k2pictures pictures of Nye Frank and Ty Reddish. Sheriff and DA office falsely told family that coroner reported heart attack and no injuries. The video of Ty Reddish
shows him bending down to avoid being recorded and telling officers how he strangled 68 year old Nye Frank with wrestling moves. The officers
laugh, as they are buddies of the Reddish family friends. They did not do a drug test on Ty while on probation for dui and had past drug use, and
victim said looked like on drugs.
Riverside County Internal Affairs -When I complained they said they can no longer talk to me.
Dawn Banning CA
Posted: 05:06 am [PST] on October 10 2008
Dawn said:
Riverside Judge and DA office stated to Senior no Elder Advocate in Riverside County. When family saw award in paper DA victim advocate quit.
feed://nyefrank.typepad.com/riverside_county_homicide
Judge Mike Rushton prior to this position was at the District attorney office. He was the Chief Deputy at Da of Riverside County. He stated and backed up by Victims Advocate Department there in DA office that the County of Riverside does not have a elders victim advocate. Then after the closing of the case as a exception (not investigate), victims family saw in the news paper a national award for the program in Riverside and Rod Pacheco getting the award. Homicide of a 68 year old and his wife 72 were attacked. Adult protective services have also refused to even make a call on Lee Frank after several request. I read it is a legal requirement for the Sheriff to report a elder's death to Adult Protective Services which was not done. You can look up and follow this case by searching Nye Frank Racing. We still have not heard from adult protective services. The guy who attacked Nye Frank is now putting a house two doors away from victim Lee Frank 73. There has been harassment, following, threats to Frank family and neighbors, with sheriff and DA letting it happen. They say there is nothing they can do to stop it. Audio and film show the cover up but officials are doing a cover up for a DA friend.
Dawn Riverside County
Posted: 08:43 am [PST] on August 28 2008
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Riverside County Sheriff Audio Recording of Nye Frank Homicide, Phil Reddish speaking about Brian Floyd
Riverside Sheriff- Phil confidence in Coverup help -Phil Reddish Norco High School wrestling coach
Download 2inv. Martinez Int w Phillip Reddish cont.mp4
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Sheriff Recording of Phil Reddish
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http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc9c3grn_3064gqbqgmd3http://picasaweb.google.com/crystalfinancial/TheHomicideOfNyeFrankOffRoadRacingDragRacingSheriff
The homicide of Nye Frank, Off Road Racing, Drag Racing, Sheriff
Strangulation crime penalty by law-In police audio Ty states he used several signature wrestling moves and chokes on Nye Frank. He also stated he knew Nye was almost 70 years old.
SPECIALLY CLASSIFYING AND PUNISHING ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION Chapter 79 (SB 5953) Effective Date: July 22, 2007 Amends RCW 9A.04.110 to add a definition of "strangulation" providing: (26) "Strangulation" means to compress a person's neck, thereby obstructing the person's blood flow or ability to breathe, or doing so with the intent to obstruct the person's blood flow or ability to breathe. Amends RCW 9A.36.021 to make assault by strangulation second degree assault. dbreedlove Jul 28, 2008 2:25:40 AM delete Perceptions About the Criminalization of Elder Abuse Among Police ... - 2:23am elderly (defined as an individual who is 65 years old or older, ..... who commit violent crimes against older persons receive a 5-year mandatory ... www. ingentaconnect.com/ content/ edit
A report on Police investigating procedures for strangulation.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc9c3grn_2464g5d9cr8p
Fire department fraudulently reported no injuries
Exh P Fire Department report.pdf
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complaint about police sherif...
Cover page of Complaint about Riverside Sheriff Investigators, and DA office
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhpqqzgp_64gfwz69d3
Sheriff Report showing case closed by exceptional- basically meaning not investigated or mutual combat- Nye Frank never hit anyone.
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc9c3grn_3071cxrnddhb
Robert Los Angeles
Posted: 07:24 pm [PST] on May 25 2008
I was impressed when Steve Ipsen came to a rally in support of Jamiel's Law. Jamiel was a promising student who was murdered by an illegal alien gang member. Ipsen sympathizes with families who have lost their loved ones, and he's tough on crime as a result.
Ipsen is right when he says that the alleged police mistreatment in the 2007 MacArthur Park Mayday Melee should have been investigated. But, in my opinion, an investigation would have shown that police made the best of a difficult situation, used aggression only when necessary,(against a crowd who has a natural tendency to not follow the law, or officers, and who knew that the Mayor would back them up no matter what), and might have uncovered "scams" by demonstrators who were deceptively going for a juicy lawsuit. Cooley probably wanted to avoid this. But LA citizens deserve to know the truth. Ipsen would investigate situations like this.
Gene Krischer Los Angeles
Posted: 10:53 am [PST] on May 23 2008
My direct involvement in the Belmont fiasco and the LAUSD's purchase of the Beaudry property, combined with your program's content on this important issue, reinforces the inescapable conclusion that Mr. Cooley is undeserved of another term as a watchdog in the public interest. Rather, unfortunateley, he has proven himself to be just another overly compensated lap dog.
Gene Krischer Los Angeles
Posted: 10:53 am [PST] on May 23 2008
My direct involvement in the Belmont fiasco and the LAUSD's purchase of the Beaudry property, combined with your program's content on this important issue, reinforces the inescapable conclusion that Mr. Cooley is undeserved of another term as a watchdog in the public interest. Rather, unfortunateley, he has proven himself to be just another overly compensated lap dog.