FBI Investigation Uncovers Widespread Corruption Among Bay Area Police Officers

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FBI Investigation Uncovers Widespread Corruption Among Bay Area Police Officers
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Ten current and former Antioch and Pittsburg police officers have been arrested following an FBI raid, with three Antioch officers facing charges of civil rights violations. The officers are accused of using excessive force, falsifying police reports, and collecting "trophies" from their attacks on citizens. Evidence found on their private cellphones includes racist and homophobic text messages. The indictment also reveals instances of officers encouraging each other to escalate violence during arrests. If convicted, the officers could face lengthy prison sentences.

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