Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The federal investigation of the Los Angeles County jails involved “dozens, if not hundreds” of allegations of violence at the hands of deputies, an FBI agent testified Wednesday. The Los Angeles Times reports that inmates claimed they were assaulted by guards and were forced to fight, sometimes while being filmed.
FBI Special Agent David Dahle acknowledged the claims would be difficult to corroborate since the witnesses are inmates.
“When your main victims are inmates and potentially the defendants are law enforcement, it’s difficult to prove those cases when your victims are seen by many as inherently untrustworthy,” he said.
The trial includes six sheriff’s deputies accused of obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges.
OTHER STORIES OF INTEREST
- Late Reports to Cost Holder’s Justice Department $25 Million
- AG Holder Hints That New York Times Reporter Won’t Be Jailed
- More than 100 Seattle Cops Files Suit Against Justice Department
- Border Patrol Celebrates 90th Anniversary with Museum Display
- DEA Releases Report on What it Calls Marijuana Misconceptions
