Two employees of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) have been charged with various offenses involving abuse of authority and collaboration with a cryptocurrency businessman known as 'The Godfather'.
Charges and Guilty Pleas
The U.S. Attorney's Office in California has brought charges against LASD officers, including 43-year-old David Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty in a scheme involving 24-year-old businessman Adam Iza. The charges include conspiracy against rights and tax evasion.
Officers' Activities and Connection to Iza
Rodriguez and another officer, 33-year-old Christopher Michael Cadman, abused their authority for illegal actions on behalf of Iza. Cadman staged a false traffic stop, using excessive force to steal $25,000 from a victim. Additionally, Cadman filed incorrect tax returns for 2022.
Legal Proceedings and Consequences
A hearing for Rodriguez is set for November 10, where he could face up to 10 years in prison. Iza, founder of the crypto platform Zort, is accused of being part of a larger scheme involving bribing officers for illegal favors and tax evasion.
These charges highlight severe legal violations related to corruption in law enforcement and abuses of power. The legal proceedings continue to evolve with each new fact.
