L.A. Sheriff Baca retires amid federal investigations
4,720 views · Published 8 January 2014 · 1:44 · Indexed 23 October 2026
Channel: CBS Evening News · 2014 · News & Politics
Lee Baca, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, abruptly announced his retirement after 15 years on the job. Last month, federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against 18 current and former sheriff's deputies, who are accused of inmate abuse. High-ranking officials are accused of covering it up. Ben Tracy reports.
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