Lee Baca
On the record
16-year tenure; convicted Mar 2017 of obstruction + lying to FBI; 3-year sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · obstruction
Background
Between 1998 and 2014, Lee Baca held the Sheriff · Los Angeles County of Los Angeles County seat in California, a 16-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Sherman Block; succeeded by Jim McDonnell. Press-relevant: 16-year tenure; convicted Mar 2017 of obstruction + lying to FBI; 3-year sentence. Same-year political environment (1998): Governor Pete Wilson; Attorney General Dan Lungren; Secretary of State Bill Jones.
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Others who held this office in California
- Robert Luna (2022-present)
- Alex Villanueva (2018-2022)
- Jim McDonnell (2014-2018)
- Sherman Block (1982-1998)
- Sherman Block (1982-1998)
- Peter J. Pitchess (1958-1982)
- Eugene W. Biscailuz (1932-1958)