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Former Sheriff's Official Indicted
Paul Tanaka — former Undersheriff and current Mayor of Gardena — has been arrested and charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice. The federal indictment against Tanaka and former Captain "Tom" Carey describes "a culture generally reserved for a Hollywood script." We talk to a veteran lieutenant about brutality, cover-ups and retaliation.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenPaul Tanaka — former Undersheriff and current Mayor of Gardena — has been arrested and charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice. The federal indictment against Tanaka and former Captain "Tom" Carey describes "a culture generally reserved for a Hollywood script." We talk to a veteran lieutenant about brutality, cover-ups and retaliation.
Also, there's big money next week's LA School Board elections. At stake: charter schools, teacher evaluations and a permanent superintendent.
Special thanks to Sarah Sweeney for production assistance.
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2 storiesEx-Undersheriff Tanaka indicted
As Undersheriff of LA County, Paul Tanaka was Number Two to Lee Baca, who stepped down during a corruption scandal two years ago, rather than completing his third term as Sheriff. Today, Tanaka — who's also Mayor of Gardena — was indicted on federal charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
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Next week's LA School Board elections have turned into a contest between the Teachers' Union and the California Charter Schools Association. Both are focused on two crucial races, and they're spending big money. Howard Blume is education reporter for the LA Times .
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