Deputies Accused of Abusing Law Enforcement Powers for Beverly Hills Mogul
One Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy pleaded guilty, and another agreed to do so after federal prosecutors accused them of using their law enforcement authority to benefit private clients, including a self-described cryptocurrency mogul known as “The Godfather.”
David Anthony Rodriguez, 43, of La Verne, pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of conspiracy against rights. In a related case, Christopher Michael Cadman, 33, of Fullerton, has signed a plea agreement and is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days. He will plead guilty to conspiracy against rights and submitting a false tax return, which together carry a maximum sentence of 13 years in prison…