DA Closes the Book in Rampart Probe

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The Los Angeles District Attorney says he's closing the book on LAPD's worst scandal in history. Steve Cooley inherited the Rampart Division case from his predecessor, Gil Garcetti. Although 70 cops from Rampart were accused of engaging in corruption, only nine have been charged, and now Cooley says there's not enough evidence to indict anyone else. Bill Hodgeman, who heads the DA's Rampart Ad Hoc Task Force, says ongoing inquiries will be absorbed into other investigative units. But defense attorney Gary Wigodsky claims that not all the evidence has come in. We hear from both. Newsmaker: Wells Fargo and OC Police to Accept Mexican IDs - Orange County police are giving a break to undocumented workers. Wells Fargo Bank lauds illegal aliens as good business. Los Angeles Times business writer Lee Romney explains why both institutions have agreed to honor identification cards issued by the Mexican Consulate with no questions asked. Reporter's Notebook: Villaraigosa Puts Political Career on Hold - Former Speaker of the State Assembly and former candidate for mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa says he's out of politics, at least for the moment. The father of four reflects on the recent mayoral race, corporate and nonprofit inner city projects, teaching responsibilities at UCLA and USC, and his support for LA Mayor Jim Hahn.
The Los Angeles District Attorney says he's closing the book on LAPD's worst scandal in history. Steve Cooley inherited the Rampart Division case from his predecessor, Gil Garcetti. Although 70 cops from Rampart were accused of engaging in corruption, only nine have been charged, and now Cooley says there's not enough evidence to indict anyone else. Bill Hodgeman, who heads the DA's Rampart Ad Hoc Task Force, says ongoing inquiries will be absorbed into other investigative units. But defense attorney Gary Wigodsky claims that not all the evidence has come in. We hear from both.
  • Newsmaker: Wells Fargo and OC Police to Accept Mexican IDs - Orange County police are giving a break to undocumented workers. Wells Fargo Bank lauds illegal aliens as good business. Los Angeles Times business writer Lee Romney explains why both institutions have agreed to honor identification cards issued by the Mexican Consulate with no questions asked.
  • Reporter's Notebook: Villaraigosa Puts Political Career on Hold - Former Speaker of the State Assembly and former candidate for mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa says he's out of politics, at least for the moment. The father of four reflects on the recent mayoral race, corporate and nonprofit inner city projects, teaching responsibilities at UCLA and USC, and his support for LA Mayor Jim Hahn.

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