Sheriff Alex Villanueva says he wants to review evidence and call witnesses before agreeing to meet with the civilian commission.
Members of a Los Angeles County oversight panel expressed outrage Monday, July 25, at Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s repeated refusal to comply with subpoenas ordering him to testify about the alleged existence of violent deputy gangs unless his specific conditions are met.to Brian K.
Villanueva said that once his demands are met, he will willingly meet with the commission. The demands, he said “in no way interfere with the commission’s ability to ask questions, learn the truth, or fulfill its oversight role.” The letter is further evidence of Villanueva’s disdain for the investigation, Commissioner Lael Rubin said. “It is a repeat of his outrageous and clear intention … to never appear before this commission,” Rubin said.In a videotaped deposition viewed Monday by the commission, retired Sheriff’s Department Division Chief Joseph Gooden recounted how he had worked diligently to root out the Banditos, an alleged violent deputy gang that controls the East L.A.
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