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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Sheriff Baca Admits Mistakes, But What’s Next?

    LA Sheriff Lee Baca and his top Deputy Paul Tanaka answered tough questions last week about the abuse of inmates by deputies in the county jails.  They testified before a commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors after it was revealed that a federal investigation was under way.  Baca said he was not told about widespread abuse, but…

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    LA Sheriff Lee Baca and his top Deputy Paul Tanaka answered tough questions last week about the abuse of inmates by deputies in the county jails. They testified before a commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors after it was revealed that a federal investigation was under way. Baca said he was not told about widespread abuse, but admitted he was to blame.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Steve Whitmore

      Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

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      ProPublica

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    Sheriff Baca Admits Mistakes, But What’s Next?
    1. 0:00Sheriff Baca Admits Mistakes, But What’s Next?You’re reading this
    2. 20:12Metro Introduces New Late Night Hours
    3. 26:49Romney Takes the Presidential Race Across the Pond
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