Crypto ‘Godfather’ and LASD detective agree to plead guilty to violating civil rights of business rivals and tax crimes

Jan. 17, 2024 — A cryptocurrency businessman who dubbed himself “The Godfather” and a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy have agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges, including for their roles in a conspiracy that targeted multiple victims in Los Angeles, violating their civil rights via intimidation, extortion, illegal search warrants and other abuses of police power, the Justice Department announced today.  Read More