Bell corruption trial: Former police chief to testify

KABC | November 6, 2013
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — After years of taking the fifth, Bell’s former police chief is set to testify Wednesday in the Bell public corruption trial.
Former Bell Police Chief Randy Adams is set to take the stand at 9 a.m. in former city manager, Angela Spaccia’s trial.
His testimony will reveal information about his role in the city’s notorious financial disaster for the first time.
Adams has kept his silence for years. On Tuesday, however, Adams surprised the courtroom by announcing his plans to testify.
The former 62-year-old police chief says he wants to tell his whole story because he believes he did nothing wrong.
Spaccia, one of eight former city leaders originally charged in the corruption case, is facing 13 counts, including misappropriation of funds.
Key evidence against her includes emails with Adams in which they discussed their large salaries.
In a 2009 email exchange with Adams, Spaccia promised him they will enrich themselves as long as they don’t get too greedy.
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