Diaz charged with bribery, possession of meth with intent to distribute, lying on taxes, and illegally sharing wiretap information.
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
The investigation into the case involved the FBI, DEA, IRA and the Bakersfield Police Chief.
Wagner: Diaz part of a conspiracy with a drug dealer. He disclosed confidential law enforcement info. Took in 10s of thousands in bribes.
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
Wagner: Diaz embezzled funds intended to pay informants. Between 2011 and 2013, stole drugs from evidence.
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
Wagner: Diaz was putting the lives of confidential informants in jeopardy by revealing their identities to drug dealer. @ABC30
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
FBI, DEA, IRS and US attorney's office here at Bakersfield PD to give info and answer a few questions. pic.twitter.com/4DMT7RRQlH
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
Diaz became nationally known as one of the three Diaz brothers portrayed in the film McFarland, USA. The movie is based on the 1987 cross country McFarland High School track team and their unlikely rise to a state championship.
Diaz has been on paid leave since February, a couple weeks after he walked red carpet for McFarland USA and talked to @GracielaABC. @ABC30
— Corin Hoggard (@corinhoggard) November 20, 2015
Action News will provide more details as they become available.
