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Which Way, L.A.?

The FBI Investigates the LA County Jails

LA Sheriff Lee Baca has denounced the FBI for smuggling a cell phone into the Men's Central Jail. It's reported that the feds paid a deputy to pass it to an inmate informant....

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By Warren Olney • Sep 28, 2011 • 53m Listen

LA Sheriff Lee Baca has denounced the FBI for smuggling a cell phone into the Men's Central Jail. It's reported that the feds paid a deputy $1500 to pass it to an inmate informant. We hear about accusations of beatings and other misconduct inside the nation's largest jail system. Also, Governor Brown signs a bill expediting construction of Farmers' Field in downtown LA, just in case the National Football League comes up with a team. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the dangerous puzzle of Pakistan.

Banner image; Sheriff Lee Baca discussed accusations against the LA County Sheriff's Department on Good Day, LA, September 26, 2011

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    former KCRW broadcaster

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