His attorney says he should be home for the holidays and then back in court in Fresno in January. It was at the Bakersfield Police Department that Damacio was able to rise the ranks in the way hed always desired going from patrol operations to serving at several high-profile units. So, at that point I was running the sixth man and so I became fifth man and I was, for the first time in my life in the top five. Welcome to Killing County. . The sentence received Monday was more lenient than prosecutors had urged for Damacio Diaz, a 17-year veteran of the Bakersfield Police Department. Prosecutors are specifically reexamining cases from 2011 to 2014, when the partners were committing crimes. Patrick Mara, center, speaks while flanked by attorney Fred Gagliardini. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A former Bakersfield Police detective, serving time in prison for his role in a drug ring, has been released. [LAUGHS]. ONeill instructed Delaney to directly telephone the warden of the prison assigned to receive Diaz in order to help ensure the safety of the former cop who will soon find himself behind bars. The multi-part documentary is coming to the streaming platform on February 3 and includes first-person interviews with individuals and families plagued by gun violence, officer-involved homicides and other crimes in Bakersfield and Kern County, California. We would like your email. My mom has 12. Second, he expressed sympathy regarding the educational quandary in which she finds herself. It was really an honor. But if it werent for sports our kids would be lost, because its either education and sports or the streets. He did submit every kind of narcotics to evidence following each bust. Plus, David still runs competitively and coaches. It does take a village [CHUCKLES] to raise, a child. pic.twitter.com/qKxl7i5dfn. Twitter. We were about seven or eight years old when all that began. Then to keep him on the narrow road or that straight road is tough. It was indeed the first time that many of the kids ever saw the ocean. According to the National Park Service, citing law enforcement officials, the husband and wife were discovered on Jan. 13. I am excited to share with you another great interview from my McFarland, USA press trip. Interview with Big Hero 6 Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams, Behind the scenes of Big Hero 6 Bonus Content with FEAST Director Patrick Osborne. 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. 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. Juanita Diaz. He is portrayed by Kevin Costner. So, for us it was normal. Silvia died on October 27, Herlinda on October 28. I feel safe knowing he is in my corner.. Diazs attorney, David Torres, was clearly relieved by the judges decision. Fun fact: Rafael Martinez, who plays David Diaz in the movie, is one of my closest friends even to this day! Back then, McFarland was largely white demographically. The relationship between the brothers and Coach White is endearing. That streak ended while the movie was in production, after the small school was elevated to Division I status, a byproduct of their success. Four years ago on a sweltering afternoon, Bakersfield Police Det. 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. Disney turned it into a. The 16-count indictment against the 17-year police veteran includes bribery and trafficking methamphetamine. Diaz did a lot of good things, Delaney said. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. We run once in a whileamongst, DAVID DIAZ : ourselves. But I still do that and I coach. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The charges against Damacio Diaz have people in his hometown in disbelief. Updated: May 11, 2020 / 06:23 PM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Disgraced former Bakersfield police detective Damacio Diaz has been released from custody after serving a federal term for stealing drugs during the course of his police work and putting them back on the street. DAMACIO DIAZ : Our kids all compete. Coach White took the orders and delivered them. Wife of public defender who died at Mexico resort speaks out. Speaking of running, we asked the Diaz brothers if they still run. Copyright 2023 Lovebugs and Postcards | Birch on Trellis Framework by Mediavine. Now, local prosecutors say the scandal jeopardizes other criminal cases. We [LAUGHS], we played basket. His performance at the 1987 state meet did help McFarland lock up the title. Along with fellow BPD Detective Patrick Mara, 40, the two were sentenced to five years in federal prison. No foul language or nudity - just fresh air. Since then, from what we can tell, the 50-year-old has chosen to retire and lead a comfortable yet quiet life in his home county of Kern; he hasnt moved anywhere. And so, its just a fun place to be. He was a fifth grade teacher and before he was a P.E. February 3, 2023, 11:49 PM Part of the docu-series focuses on former Bakersfield Police Officers Damacio Diaz and Patrick Mara. DANNY DIAZ : We didnt train. Damacio Diaz, photo courtesy of Mama Latina Tips. I am excited to share with you another great interview from my McFarland, USA press trip. DANNY DIAZ : Once you give them your story, obviously you sign with them. What Happened to Damacio Diaz? [LAUGHS], Kevin Costner and Carlos Pratts in McFarland, USA. The legendary former McFarland Would they flee bargain the same way with non-police criminals? Copyright 2023 KFSN-TV. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. My parents definitely pushed us to go that route and not thewide road most people go to is other than college. [CHUCKLES]. He got into the truck and began to talk with Coach White about his difficulties at home. FRESNO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Former Bakersfield police detective Damacio Diaz was sentenced Monday in federal court to five years in prison. [LAUGHS], JIM WHITE : Let, let me answer that, cause when Mrs. Diaz saw this film the first time, she came out and she said I love the film, but they didnt make me strict enough.. 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. it all made sense. It gave you character. A full house of over three hundred gave a rousing standing ovation to Jim and his wife, Cheryl. I was just running to, to displace other runners and add them more points. In 2016, Diaz, 48, was sentenced for "federal programs bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return." But, yes, I did that. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Delaney speaks to the news media after former Bakersfield Police Department detective Damacio Diaz was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Fresno to five years in federal prison. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. to know what it feels like to be On that day, Leopoldo became a man. Plus I am a big Kevin Costner fan, I dont think I have ever not liked one of his movies. DAVID DIAZ : He was out in my field still in the evening helping me do my work. The DOJ said Diaz and Mara deliberately failed to submit seized drugs as evidence and instead provided the stolen narcotics to Carter. Former detective Patrick Mara was also implicated in the same crime. They work in the school system and believe in. The district attorneys office is prepared to retry the cases if necessary, Assistant Dist. Diaz would quickly implicate Mara and then suggest others were making money too. Although, the brothers did say that the town hasnt really changed much, Coach White has noticed one big change. [CHUCKLES] And about two years ago, Mr. White, you help me pull? "Niki Caro wanted to show more family in the movie so they chose me," says the real David Diaz, who actually graduated during the school year before the first state title win. DANNY DIAZ : Uh, well, that was the last race for that year. On October 3, 2016 Diaz was sentenced 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. No. Source: YouTube/KGET Article continues below advertisement The love they genuinely have for him was heartfelt and true. All seven Diaz Kern County Dist. The drugs were seized by Bakersfield police officers Damacio Diaz and Patrick Mara before being given to Noel Carter, 45, so he could sell them, according to federal prosecutors. Damacio Diaz features in new Hulu documentary "Killing County. If I could beat their third, fourth, fifth man, sixth man whatever, I would add more points to them. Director Niki Caro chose to omit Luis Partida, who in the movie is replaced with David Diaz. The story of McFarland started with a cross-country in the '80s. All seven Diaz children went to college and all seven returned to McFarland where they live today. And it didnt. of 1 In other words, he joined the Tulare Police Department as a low-level officer in August 1996 just to work hard and be able to move on to Bakersfield as a detective precisely two years later. 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. DANNY DIAZ : Im trying to be nice here. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is an executive producer on new Hulu documentary "Killing County," which explores the story of Damacio Diaz. The Feds arrested him at the. Local photojournalist John Harte, who followed the team at the time, says that he witnessed opposing teams offer genuine handshakes of good luck. He will then be subject to three years of supervised release. Although, David did add that his mom is actually much more strict than she is made to be in the movie. He is amazing. Coach Jim White is retired now, but if you go to McFarland, chances are you willsee him out there on his bike, keeping up with the kids every evening with a lotof his original team running alongside as well. Both are about to begin five-year federal prison sentences for their crimes. But Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Williamson said the federal and internal inquiries after 18 months cleared them all. Eguenia was best described by many that Still, Williamson said, the corrupt detectives had eroded trust with the community. on their time as cross country runners That the judge would even mention such a possibility underscored the unusual nature of the hearing. Did you ever do that again? Davids the oldest and he was a bully. And we I took them to the fields because I was looking for workers to try to get us some income so we can go to Oregon and we can go to San Jose and we can put shoes on their feet. ", Colin Kaepernick pictured at the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. They threw it out. Danny and Damacio run 3 to 5 miles a day to simply stay in shape. And underneath and this was given out to the high school and a high school girl came up with this logo Tradition, Unity, and Excellence. And so, I cant keep up with my kids in high school [CHUCKLES], but I go with my little seven-year-old. A sentence of five years is less than what we expected, but its still a strong sentence, he said outside the courtroom after the hearing. That year, Mara filed for bankruptcy and said he was drinking heavily. Former narcotics detective Damacio Diaz has accepted a plea deal in connection with federal charges that could send him to prison for life. As you pull into McFarland, you will know notice a silhouette of a runner running through an open field. 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[CHUCKLES] When we were growing up, maybe seven, eight, nine, ten thousand people is the population. How much or any input did you have to have on the filming, the making the movie? All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! They are amazing guys who still have that humble hardworking attitude! She argued that her husband has learned from his mistakes and should not face any prison time at all. Former Bakersfield Police officers Damacio Diaz, 48, and Patrick Mara, 40, have been released from federal custody, according to the Board of Prison's website. Jim White, David Diaz, Damacio Diaz and Danny Diaz for McFarland, USA. Thats what they wanted to do and Im just excited to be included in the movie. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. His viewpoint of not changing too much from that aspect I see a definite change. Damacio seemingly prefers to stay well away from the spotlight these days, but we do know the family man tied the knot with his long-term partner, teacher Courtney Diaz, on January 26, 2021. Soon Diaz and Mara were getting into other illegal activities, authorities said. Forty-four of his cases will result in letters. He literally would buy us shoes, feed us, counsel us, console us when we lost, that kinda stuff. Though according to Damacios own account in the Hulu production, his dreams and aspirations took a complete turn once he witnessed some adrenaline-pumping, actual police work first-hand. All the notoriety that theyre getting and what this man over here, Mr. White, our coach, has brought to not just our program but to our community. Um, Im running my first half marathon soon, and, um, I just wanna know are those hills what you really trained on? They are a faith-filled family. Were all a year apart. Dozens of Coach Jim White's runners ended up going to college or into the armed forces. Some of these teams that came after us were way better than us, way better than me as far as the running. We, we basically told our story, got interviewed for hours and hour and hours, and that was pretty much it. 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. About $15,000 stuck out of Magallanes shorts. Diaz, and father and mother Paul and They talk about being Our third man, Jose, he just-. champions. The movie is based on the true story of a 1987 cross . Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region. Matter of fact, he ordered us and he forced us and he made us play sports, because the way he saw it hes the first one, and so he learned it before us. DANNY DIAZ : And we played basketball the entire week. Coach White called Thomas over. Plus I love Kevin Costner! Five years is much better than 17, from their point of view, and while prison time will be an ordeal for the one-time cop, everyone knew they had won something at least resembling a victory. Coach White concurred and said their mom even asked why they didn't make her strict enough. How is the district attorney going to oppose any motion for a new trial when these investigators have admitted to such rogue behavior? said Ben Meiselas, who is representing several families suing the Bakersfield police, included a man shot while allegedly an informant for Mara. 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. She changed her plans following her fathers indictment. Greens office reviewed 87 cases of the detectives involving 123 defendants before deciding to send the letters. - An ex-detective who was on the championship 1987 track team depicted in the movie "McFarland USA" has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery and drug charges. 1999 - 2000 Posted on Published: February 18, 2015- Last updated: August 7, 2022. Magallanes then told another drug dealer to dump his phone. 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