Ex-"America's Sheriff" Mike Carona and his wife arriving at the courthouse
"Why is this man smiling?
This week, testimony began in the long-awaited federal trial in Santa Ana, California of ex-Orange County Sheriff Mike Carona, who was once dubbed, "America's Sheriff" by Larry King On Life Support. Now Carona, his wife and ex-mistress stand accused of engaging in official corruption during Carona's 9-year term in office.
Friday, jurors heard the testimony of Lisa Jarramillo, wife of ex-Assistant Sheriff George Jaramillo, who has already served a year in jail for his part in the scandal. Mrs Jaramillo described illegal contributions and the gifts and favors passed back and forth between Carona, her husband and Don Haidl, a businessman Carona elevated to Asst Sheriff. (Haidl is cooperating with the Government after pleading guilty.)
Mrs Jaramillo, who served as a campaign fundraiser for Carona, also testified to overhearing Carona tell another person in the spring of 1998, "Sweetheart, if anyone goes to jail, it's going to be me, not you."
On another occasion, testified Mrs Jaramillo, she accompanied Carona to Haidl's Newport Beach home where he picked up 10 $1,000 checks.
Mrs Jaramillo's testimony will resume Tuesday.
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This is just another one of the elitist illuminati who have used their power to their advantage, and a lot of people need to be standing trail.
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