Ex-Sheriff Lee Baca Likely to be Headed to Jail

The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, opening the door for the disgraced ex-lawman to be remanded to one of the jails he once oversaw.

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The United States Supreme Court on Monday declined to review the case against former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, opening the door for the disgraced ex-lawman to be remanded to one of the jails he once oversaw.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the High Court also denied a request by Baca's attorneys to have another hearing before the 9th Circuit.  

The dual rulings all but eliminate any remaining avenues for Baca—who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease—to remain a free man.

U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson—who sentenced Baca—is now expected to set a date when the former lawman must begin serving his sentence.

 

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