DAVID DIAZ : Yeah, so just to let you know: I think Hollywood did a, a very good job of depicting and not making it look too guilty as regarding CPS. But even prosecutor Brian Delaney of the U.S. Attorneys Office seemed satisfied with Diazs ultimate sentence, a dozen years fewer than the minimum he had recommended. And then Disney resigned us and got a better script writer. They talk about being Did you ever do that again? An elderly couple from Las Vegas were found dead earlier this month in Death Valley National Park, law enforcement officials said. To you culture, um, is all about community and it takes a village to raise a child. They pocketed 4 pounds and turned in just a pound as evidence, officials said. We have also done internal investigations on many allegations that were made and once again they have been unable to uncover anything. I used to take Damacio and some of hispeers. Where are Damacio and Patrick now? DAMACIO DIAZ : Go ahead and call it. The corruption scandal broke in November 2015 when federal agents arrested Bakersfield Police Detective Damacio Diaz for helping traffic methamphetamines. Delaney acknowledged that Diaz provided information that was helpful in bringing charges against his former police partner, Patrick Mara, whose own sentencing is scheduled Oct. 17. Plus, David still runs competitively and coaches. After nearly three decades as a defense attorney, Torres said, he has seen people charged with trafficking in narcotics sentenced to much less prison time, and hes seen the reverse. She was amazing in the movie. Paul Fischer, 73, called the Inyo County . Thomas Valles went on to become a prison guard (LA Times). Thank you for reading! Vida en el Valle file Daniel Casarez. Diaz may be a free man later tonight, but he's facing life in prison for allegedly helping a meth dealer get drugs and stay undetected, all while he was supposed to be a narcotics detective. Disgraced former BPD detective Damacio Diaz released from federal Former detective depicted in 'McFarland, USA' is sentenced to five Join Facebook to connect with Damacio Diaz and others you may know. This hearing is not about telling someone they are no good, ONeill said. Dozens of Coach Jim White's runners ended up going to college or into the armed forces. -LA Times. [CHUCKLES] Same thing happened back in the day when we were kids. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Noel Carter, 45, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today for conspiring with Bakersfield police officers Damacio Diaz and Patrick Mara to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana that Diaz and Mara seized in the course of their duties as police officers, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is the new Yes. In our case, you know, theres seven and my dad worked a lot of hours. In an extraordinary statement, Judge ONeill spoke directly to Diazs daughter, Caroline. What Happened to Damacio Diaz? Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Public corruption takes a heavy toll on our communities, and our office remains committed to prosecuting such conduct.". Damacio Diaz, former BPD detective who stole drugs and put - YouTube Atty. If one or two of those boys couldn't make practice at four o'clock 'cause they're just gettin' in from work, then I might practice at 6 or 7 o'clock with those boys. I notice a lot of you became teachers. September 22, 2016, 12:07 PM. Theyre looking out for my kids and were trying to police each other, because its very easy to get distracted and go way off course. FRESNO, Calif. Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, was sentenced today to five years in prison for bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Their parents are also highly regarded by each of them and they obviously have a deep love for the family unit. He also was indicted on charges of disclosing wiretap information to a criminal partner, interfering with a criminal investigation, and other felonies, but those charges were dismissed in the plea agreement. children ran for Jim White and all seven On one occasion, Mrs. Diaz made 200 dozen tamales to send the team to Asia. potential at the predominantly Latino high Gabriel Diaz, Damacio Diaz, David Diaz, Diego Diaz, and father and mother Paul and Juanita Diaz. Kevin Costner (Coach Jim White) and Diana Maria Riva (Seora Diaz) in McFarland, USA. That streak ended while the movie was in production, after the small school was elevated to Division I status, a byproduct of their success. Newsweek has everything you need to know about what happened to Bakersfield cop Damacio Diaz and why. Damacio Diaz, 43, of McFarland, a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department was arrested today, charged with abusing his position of trust as a police detective when he conspired with and assisted a narcotics dealer in the operation of the dea . And it didnt. "I can't say I was going to jump, but I was thinking about my life and why some people would jump. Girl, 13, Went Missing Last Week, and Suspect Is Arrested on . The former BPD official apparently knew what he was doing wasnt right in any way, shape, or form, yet he couldnt find a way out as there was no one he could approach for help, as per the docuseries. All Rights Reserved. The disgraceful and criminal behavior of Diaz and Mara has gravely impacted the Bakersfield Police Department as well as our community as a whole, she said. View Others. Although, the brothers did say that the town hasnt really changed much, Coach White has noticed one big change. The assistant U.S. attorney used the word paradox to describe Diaz, one of seven siblings raised in the northern Kern County farming community of McFarland in a religious family, and one that seemed the epitome of the American dream. Primary filming took place in McFarland, California in 2013. Assistant U.S. Atty Brian Delaney said Magallanes was arrested in a separate case and told officials about Diaz. But if it werent for sports our kids would be lost, because its either education and sports or the streets. country team. DAVID DIAZ : Uh, we donttrain. Mr. White had a lot more influence [on the script]. -KGET 17. The real Coach Jim White took both the boys and girls cross country teams to the California central coast beach at Cayucos during the 1985 season (not the 1987 season). I even performed the wedding service for Damacio Diaz . Where is Damacio Diaz Now? 'Killing County' on Hulu Explores His Story Yet his desire to always be at the front and center of action soon reached such an extent that he started blurring the line between right and wrong, resulting in his arrest in November 2015. It was such a great experience. Those suckers are, are steep. A drug and corruption scandal has rocked the Bakersfield Police Department. When I found out that it was Christian driven (truth !) MCFARLAND USA: An Interview with Legendary Coach Jim White 1999 - 2000 In the movie, you [Coach White] spent a day picking in the fields with the boys. BPD detective arrested for drug trafficking I am excited to share with you another great interview from my McFarland, USA press trip. Former detective Patrick Mara was also implicated in the same crime. It taught you discipline. Under the circumstances, theres absolutely no issue of dual justice here, he said. I had never been the top five, and as you know the top five are the ones that score. In Boise, Idaho, 1987, Jim White and his title of coach is signifying his status as a . JIM WHITE : Thomas. Damacio Diaz was released Friday from a halfway house in. Despite the possible life sentence, a federal judge ruled Diaz can be released. As he walked a Hollywood red carpet in February and talked to Action News anchor Graciela Moreno about McFarland USA, little did Diaz know his life was ready to unravel. Damacio Diaz was a subject of the movie McFarland USA and became a Bakersfield police officer. That is why it was so amazing and cool that I got to interview Jim White, David Diaz, Damacio Diaz, and Danny Diaz. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Damacio Diaz found himself on the other side of the law when he was convicted and sentenced for his role in selling drugs stolen from a Bakersfield Police Department evidence room. A lot of us competed in college. As a documentary series that delves deep into the alleged corruption, cover-ups, and crimes within the Bakersfield Police Department over the years, Hulus Killing County is unlike any other. I wanna know what your guyss first reaction was when you heard that not only was your story going to be a movie but specifically this movie and knowing what these true life, inspirational movies become? DAMACIO DIAZ : The one that took off real fast, you know. In a highly charged hearing packed with family members and supporters of the former cop, U.S. District Judge Lawrence ONeill indicated during the nearly two-hour hearing that the case was among the most difficult and emotional hes encountered in all his years on the bench. FRESNO, Calif. Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, pleaded guilty today to bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Our third man, Jose, he just-. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Diaz was released from prison in May 2020. gun violence, officer-involved homicides and other crime, Colin Kaepernick is an executive producer, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Damacio stated that they were very proud of the way the movie portrayed their story their family. Damacio Diaz one of the three Diaz brothers depicted in the 2015 Disney film about the victorious Central Valley team admitted to lying on his tax returns and accepting bribes from an . Bakersfield Man Sentenced for Conspiring with Police Officers to Sell Damacio Diaz is one of the subjects of new Hulu documentary Killing County. Sports in high school can make or break a young man. In fact, a blink of an eye as you drive down Highway 99 in California and you will miss it. Lisa Green is sending letters to defendants in 64 potentially tainted criminal convictions after her office examined scores of convictions involving the work of the disgraced pair. Carter was also ordered to pay $70,513 in restitution to his former employerwho he admitted to embezzling money fromand to forfeit $286,251 in proceeds from drug trafficking, according to federal prosecutors. What is going on here is really outrageous, said criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos. He will then be subject to three years of supervised release. View the profiles of people named Damacio Diaz. Former Bakersfield Police Department Detective Sentenced to 5 Years in to know what it feels like to be McFarland, USA (2015) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Go see it with your family! Damacio Diaz, right, shakes hands with Tomas Valles as the team readies for the start of the Southern section championships in the 1987 season. Disney turned it into a. But federal agents arrested him at work today. -KGET 17, Yes. DAMACIO DIAZ : Yeah, we just run, Danny and I, just to stay in shape. They couldve chosen any other team, because we have nine state titles. Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Conspiring - KTLA [CHUCKLES] And about two years ago, Mr. White, you help me pull? Soon Diaz and Mara were getting into other illegal activities, authorities said. DANNY DIAZ : Im trying to be nice here. DAMACIO DIAZ : And if I can add to that. But he encouraged us to play sports. So hes a very knowledgeable guy.