Period. [citation needed], The current wrongful death lawsuit states that Prez was a member of "a violent street gang associated with Death Row Records,[3] and that he was partly responsible for Wallace's death. It would solve every problem, it would end this conversation. PUBLISHED: July 20, 2021 at 10:11 p.m. | UPDATED: July 21, 2021 at 12:23 a.m. LOS ANGELES A 13-year veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of filing a . [1], Prez is accused of being a member of the Bloods,[2] a Los Angeles criminal gang, and of murdering The Notorious B.I.G. Its been attributed to Orlando Anderson. But if you do talk to them, they will tell you that yes, Orlando Anderson did commit that murder. The detective assigned to the case, David Russell (Peter Sarsgaard) is convinced Eric is guilty and does whatever it takes to get the teen convicted. The police procedural part of this is mundane and derivative. Notorious B.I.G. In part two of AllHipHops groundbreaking conversation with FBI agent Phil Carson and award-winning journalist Don Sikorski, the pair delve deep into the FBIs investigation. October 4, 2000 -- Three CRASH Cops Convicted, In the first criminal case stemming from Perez's allegations, Sgt. Frank Lyga, the officer who had shot Kevin Gaines. A retired L.A.P.D. How would he have even managed to get away from the murder scene in such a trafficked area of people after such a high profile event? unit, were tried on charges of perjury, fabricating arrests and filing false November 21, 2000 -- Record Settlement Reached. [citation needed], Prez graduated from high school in 1985 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed in Maine and California. pound of missing cocaine -- evidence that had been booked on a prior arrest made The actors son, Christian, was charged with killing his half-sisters Tahitian boyfriend. Who were some of the people that you interviewed and what kind of information did they give you that you had to sort through regarding this theory? And then if you listen to his public comments: Oh yeah, I just got caught with some marijuana, its a joke. Chief Parks has denied Poole's allegations in the lawsuit, As for Monsues retirement, Lisker said he was pleased to hear that he was calling it quits. The lawsuit states the killing was committed "in a very efficient, organized and professional manner, suggesting that a high degree of coordination and planning preceded his murder." A lawsuit brought by Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace against the LAPD largely stalled because it could not be proven that officers David Mack and Rafael Perez were performing security work on the side for Tupac's label Death Row Records. The Los Angeles City Council voted 10 to 2 to accept a consent decree allowing Although Lisker was taken into custody at the scene of the slaying, police never recovered the money that was reportedly missing from his mothers purse. Former FBI agent Phil Carson said Marion "Suge" Knight was the one who financed the shooting that killed rapper Notorious B.I.G. And in that photograph is Chief Parks daughter Michelle Parks, with Rafael Perez and David Mack in Blood attire. And in that photograph is Chief Parks daughter Michelle Parks, with Rafael Perez and David Mack in Blood attire. Prez gained a reputation as a tough and effective officer, valued for his fluency in Spanish and his knowledge of L.A.'s gangs.[7]. Detective Russell Poole of the Robbery-Homicide Division (RHO), who was assigned to untangle the mess, feared at first that he'd stumbled into a racial police feud, thanks to early rumors that Lyga was "part of a white supremacist group." . Sandra Russell Police Administrator at LAPD - Commanding Officer, Facilities Management Division Los Angeles, California, United States 500+ connections Wednesday, September 30, 2 The Police Protective League, which represents the LAPD's 9,000 officers and played an extremely influential role in the ouster of Parks, has not endorsed any candidate, only expressing a desire . if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'allhiphop_com-box-3','ezslot_4',867,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-allhiphop_com-box-3-0');Will the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. Task Force, nearly 100 more convictions were eventually overturned. And then when we did Who Shot Biggie and Tupac for Fox, I orchestrated Ice-T and Soledad OBrien being able to interview him. After Biggie's mother Voletta Wallace filed suit . Gaines, off duty, showed up at the scene and is alleged to have initiated an altercation with the responding officers. Cohan has pleaded innocent and awaits trial. So thats one connection. Now, Detective Katz was hiding evidence in his desk. Now, Detective Katz was hiding evidence in his desk. If his theory was true, If Im the LAPD, I would make a press conference tomorrow. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Copenhagen mayor to Californias Danish Capital: Stop acting homophobic, Northern California town on edge after second fatal stabbing in a week, Decades of failures leave L.A. County facing up to $3 billion in sex abuse claims. at the behest of producer Suge Knight of Death Row Records. Blues | Frontline | PBS", "Notorious B.I.G. If Greg Kadings theory is correct, why is a detective within LAPD robbery-homicide, locking information and evidence in his inside his drawer? September 19, 2000 -- Feds Take Over L.A.P.D. When we put six-packs together, we get photos from the DMV to where youve got six people that all look very alike. Why? "[9], Lyga served desk duty for one year while the LAPD reviewed the details of the shooting. I dont care what anybody says. Dave Russell vs Eric Fisher 1983 Episode aired Feb 6, 2020 TV-MA 46 m IMDb RATING 7.6 /10 161 YOUR RATING Rate Crime Drama A multi-linear crime series that is centered around an interrogation of people who might be involved in a decades-old murder case. Facebook gives people the power to. Well, try to take out the other side, and you get the whole pie to yourself. More than 70 police officers in the CRASH unit were implicated in misconduct, making it one of the most widespread cases of documented police misconduct in United States history. AllHipHop:Phil, I wanted to ask you a little bit more about Amir Muhammad. Tommy (Thursday, 9 p.m., CBS/Ch. And B.I.G. He was eventually dismissed from the lawsuit, but in October of 2007, a jury awarded Sergeant Christie $1 million dollars after agreeing she was targeted for retaliation and demoted. officer -- Gaines -- by a white cop -- Lyga -- created a highly publicized police 2) New York cop Abigail Tommy Thomas (Edie Falco) moves to Los Angeles, where shes been named the first female chief of police. As an investigator, Monsue said he had a fundamental rule: keep it simple, stupid, meaning that people were often murdered by someone close to them. motivated, was ultimately exonerated a year later. Secondarily, inside of his home, they find Gecko ammunition, the same ammunition that was used to kill Biggie thats only available in two places: in New Jersey and Corona, California. B.I.G. He felt like he ruled the world. They dont want a targeted period to be put on their back, or they just want to keep to their own business. Rampart CRASH officers: Ethan Cohan, Manuel Chavez and Shawn Gomez. And then when we did Who Shot Biggie and Tupac for Fox, I orchestrated Ice-T and Soledad OBrien being able to interview him. officer Frank Lyga shot and killed off-duty L.A.P.D. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. You can look at the commendations he received, you can look at his accolades. Ive got nothing to lose now, he said. You can look at the commendations he received, you can look at his accolades. Phil Carson:Hes ruthless man. Based on Monsues investigation, the prosecutions theory at trial was that a teenage Lisker beat and stabbed his mother, Dorka, after she caught him stealing money from her purse in order to buy drugs. So its not just Big Gene. Everybody says what the shooter was wearing, what they look like, what their hairline looked like, body size, and everything like that. Hewitt and another officer, Ethan Cohan, who, the Department determined, knew chief Bernard Parks announced that he was disbanding the department's He had come up with . And if you go back and look at Russell Pooles history within the LAPD his record is spotless. Any direction you move in a vehicle, there are many traffic lights. He ruled it with an iron fist. able to identify dope "switches," where Perez had ordered the cocaine evidence 9. Russell Poole is one of them. CRASH [Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums] in the Rampart Real-life LAPD Detective Russell Poole was obsessed with the truth. Chemerinsky's report recommends more aggressive independent reviews and a Undercover L.A.P.D. The second person that investigated this murder, and came to the conclusion that the LAPD was involved is a man by the name of Sergio Robledo. incidents, threatening drivers and brandishing his gun. since 1996 for excessive force violations -- agreed Lisker has a habeas corpus case pending in federal court in Los Angeles. I just want to bring up one thing that Phil mentioned about the car. Based on the information that people told me and from a lot of people that were present at The Petersen, its been widespread that he [Amir Muhammad] was the triggerman. During a 90-minute interview with The Times in November, Monsue denied any wrongdoing in the Lisker case and said he was fed up with the continued scrutiny of his actions. On April 16, 2007, Wallace's relatives filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Los Angeles, former LAPD officer Rafael Prez and his partner former Officer Nino Durden, seeking unspecified general, compensatory and punitive monetary damages. was killed on March 9th of 1997. Killed in Los Angeles. View the profiles of people named Dave Russell. His retirement follows an article in The Times last month that detailed new evidence and findings that contradict the prosecutions case against Bruce Lisker, 39, now serving a life sentence for murdering his 66-year-old mother in the familys Sherman Oaks home in March 1983. January 2001, the new D.A., Steve Cooley, announced that he would appeal Judge Phil Carson:Youd have to talk to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Detectives that were involved in investigating that case. The detective also hinted that he might retire because of the renewed interest in the case. The connection between Prez and the murder of Christopher Wallace has long been a source of speculation by the LAPD. supervision; that the department compromises criminal investigations of Don Sikorski:If you look at this case, there have been around six detectives that have looked at this case. That has been going on in Compton with those two since day one. [3] unfair because in post-trial interviews the jurors disclosed that they had And the crime story which feels sort of familiar is strong enough to make the gimmick work. minimized the magnitude of the Rampart scandal and failed to acknowledge the He announced his intention to do so before the problems with the Lisker case became public. If that was what happened, why wouldnt the LAPD just say thats what happened? Hes going to try and duck and get out of there and not be as conspicuous a target. [10][11], On July 24, 2001, due to his plea bargain Prez was released from prison and placed on parole. Phil, how many years were you at the FBI, 18 years? A test by an analyst from the LAPDs Scientific Investigation Division revealed that a bloody footprint found at the crime scene and attributed to Lisker at trial was not made by Liskers shoes. Based on the information that people told me and from a lot of people that were present at The Petersen, its been widespread that he [Amir Muhammad] was the triggerman. So now, Im going to do everything I can to try to prove that that person was was the shooter, or that these people were involved. Im open to anything and everything. You dont have like a 65 five black guy next to a 56 guy and then in the third picture, you have a 6-foot Asian guy that has a beard and a mustache. The lawsuit states that Prez, Nino Durden, their partner former officer David Mack, and "certain unknown persons" were responsible for the death of Christopher Wallace. At the time he was retired. An honest federal agent. 's Board of Inquiry report which he prepared In his plea bargain he revealed the Rampart scandal in exchange for immunity for his misconduct. A veteran Los Angeles homicide detective accused of misconduct in a 22-year-old murder case has decided to retire amid continuing scrutiny of his investigation and a questionable letter he later. Don Sikorski:And Grouchy Greg to further that, just so were clear, there is a photograph. It seems that the likelihood of somebody getting away or speeding away by car after something of that magnitude would be very unlikely. According to police records, Gaines shouted profanities and stated, "I hate fucking cops. It seems that the likelihood of somebody getting away or speeding away by car after something of that magnitude would be very unlikely. Yet in the documentary former Death Row producer and Crips gang bodyguard C-Style says: "I saw David Mack. There are critics, however, who believe that the L.A.P.D. blames, in large measure, lax departmental management for allowing misconduct murder, I want to focus on discounting some of the information thats been put out. Scandal. The detective assigned to the case, David Russell (Peter Sarsgaard) is convinced Eric is guilty and does whatever it takes to get the teen convicted. Director Ernest R. Dickerson Writers Anders Weidemann John Mankiewicz Stars Peter Sarsgaard But to go to the lengths that they did [LAPD] when they knew who we believed the shooter was, and where the evidence was pointing? 13) Speaking of shows that sound odd, theres this reality/competition show in which contestants you guessed it! had 'I'm a gang member' written all over him." Chief Bernard Parks established an internal FRONTLINE reports from Iraq on the miscalculations and mistakes behind the brutal rise of ISIS. AllHipHop: What Don is referring to is the mistrial of Biggie's civil case in 2005 when Judge Florence Cooper had to order the LAPD to turn over documents to B.I.G.'s family lawyer Perry . Phil, in terms of evidence pointing to that, you said you spoke to a number of people. overturn his conviction. The unsolved murder of Christopher The Notorious B.I.G Wallace on March 9th, 1997 continues to frustrate fans and most investigators to this very day. This is FRONTLINE's old website. incident. But its impossible to work up any enthusiasm for Tommy., Donate to the newsroom now. 5) In this loud, unfunny new comedy and I use that term loosely the lives of a young married couple (Abby Elliott and Adam Pally) and their two kids are upended when his broke parents (Fran Drescher and Steven Weber) move in with them. the District Attorney's Office filed a writ of habeus corpus seeking to This is the comprehensive list and description for all of the police ranks within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and all known rank holders in the Major Crimes Universe. He ultimately pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. They have not done that, because they know thats not the truth. CRASH units and creating new anti-gang details that that would include more rigorous [6], After serving on routine patrol duties, Prez was transferred to a narcotics unit in 1992. At some point, somebody will tell that story, which I think will connect the dots in a lot of ways. In the largest police misconduct settlement in city history, Javier Ovando was Learn how and when to remove this template message, Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums, "CNN Transcript - Sunday Morning News: LAPD's Anti-Gang Unit is Disbanded Following Widespread Corruption Scandal - March 12, 2000", "Connecting The Dots | PBS - L.A.P.D. The content here may be outdated or no longer functioning. He robs the bank and Russell Poole wanted to run forensics on the car. Knight, who grew up in Compton, is well known for his ties to the Bloods. Ovando was released from prison after serving two and a I was beyond skeptical, but got sucked into the narrative. He ruled it with an iron fist. Former Los Angeles Police Department detective Russell Poole, who led investigations on Notorious B.I.G.'s murder, has reportedly died. In 2002, the city paid $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a female LAPD sergeant who once complained that Monsue made racially insensitive remarks, and that the LAPD punished her for objecting. [1] At the time of his death, Gaines was 31, and a seven-year veteran of the force. web site copyright 1995-2014 AllHipHop:A few years ago,I was out in front of The Peterson. cocaine theft and agreed to provide prosecutors with information about two Or disclose the investigative things that Im doing to potentially prove who committed this crime or who didnt commit the crime? With Kurt Russell, Scott Speedman, Michael Michele, Brendan Gleeson. Retired FBI agent Phil Carson believes so. Don Sikorski:My answer to this is a simple common-sense thing. It stars Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, Rockmond Dunbar, Neil Brown Jr., Xander Berkeley, and Shea Whigham in the lead roles. The Los Angeles Police Department is one of the largest and most innovative law enforcement agencies in the world. went to the hospital, where officials notified the L.A.P.D. And unfortunately, once his daughter became a grown female, she could choose who she wanted to hang out with, and the things she wanted to do. I cant sit here and give you anything outside of that. In preparing to bolster their case for a retrial, investigators discovered an Rafael Perez made a deal with prosecutors under which he pled guilty to [citation needed]. [16] Prez was sentenced to an additional three years' probation and 300 hours of community service. A 2003 FBI report obtained by . recording label owned by Marion "Suge" Knight that, investigators came to find, [5] His December 1998 trial ended as a mistrial. Hes our guy even though hes dead. for a period of five years. [7] Both vehicles drove off from the traffic light, with Gaines following Lyga southbound on Cahuenga Boulevard at high speed, even swerving into oncoming traffic briefly to continue the chase. spent the weekend gambling in Las Vegas, spending thousands of dollars. He was accused, but eventually exonerated for falsifying documents [against alleged drug dealer/supermarket magnate George Torres.]. permanent special prosecutor to investigate police misconduct. And then there were certain things that were made part of the FBI file, but at first, they would not let me or the people that I was working the case with, take any photos, make a copy of a photo, or make copies of any other photographs that were part of that case file. When they first went and talked to him, theyre throwing out multiple six-packs. And when he lost his cash cow, it does come down to a simple fact of okay, Im gonna, Im gonna ruin it [for everybody].. He is brought into LAPD robbery-homicide, which is the most anointed division of the LAPD, it is where the best of the best go when they are the greatest of the greatest in solving murders. [15] He was released in June 2004. According to Rolling Stone, he suffered the heart attack "while meeting with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide. And they never found the money. So I ask you the question, Grouchy Greg. In your investigation, was there any type of vehicle confirmed to have been involved in this murder? and monitor reforms within the L.A.P.D. chief Bernard Parks formed a Board of Inquiry comprised of the mistrial of Biggies civil case in 2005 when Judge Florence Cooper had to order the LAPD to turn over documents to B.I.G.s family lawyer Perry Sanders, which was a rather shocking moment and twist in that case. AllHipHop:He was accused, but eventually exonerated for falsifying documents [against alleged drug dealer/supermarket magnate George Torres.]. Why would somebody like Chuck Philips disclose in an article the name of an FBI source? This black SS Impala that David Mack or owned. Michael Berkow, who is currently the Director Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS). Also in 1997, highly decorated LAPD detective Russell Poole uncovered evidence that certain officers in the department were moonlighting for Death Row Records--and, when he was placed on the task force assigned to the Notorious B.I.G.'s murder, evidence that these same men were linked to the murders. and 86 recommendations. Numerous witnesses have all stated that it was a black Chevy SS Impala. testimony. Its true. He is brought into LAPD robbery-homicide, which is the most anointed division of the LAPD, it is where the best of the best go when they are the greatest of the greatest in solving murders. So there were theories that Reggie Wright Jr was somehow involved in orchestrating the Tupac murder in Vegas. Judge Schoettler wrote a letter to Chief Bernard Parks stating, "Had the matter been submitted to me for a determination, I would have found in favor of the City of Los Angeles. was hiring off-duty police officers as security guards. An officer with the Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) task force, Prez was involved in numerous crimes and corruption, notably the shooting and framing of Javier Ovando, in addition to the theft and resale of at least $800,000 of cocaine from LAPD evidence lockers. The drive-by murders of rappers Biggie and Tupac have gone unsolved for over 20 years, but a new documentary uncovers further evidence. In investigative files also claimed that information she prepared regarding the rappers murder mysteriously disappeared and was never forwarded to the rappers family as ordered by the courts. [2] The shooting of a black officer by a white officer fueled racial tensions and prompted a media frenzy. And every single time that this happened, that information would get leaked. on the Lyga-Gaines shooting and was later assigned to the Rampart Corruption But has anybody looked into the possibility that Raphael Perez and David Mack could have been in Vegas at the time of Pacs murder? Do you think David Mack was that brazen after committing such a high profile murder? about but failed to report the beating. If Wardel Poochie Fouse killed Biggie. September 16, 1999 -- Ovando Released. September 8, 1999 -- Perez Cuts a Deal. Was LAPD involved in this murder? corruption scandal, estimates that total settlement costs will be about $125 That means they had a good look at the person. Chuck Philips was eventually fired by the Los Angeles Times for fallacious reporting concerning Tupac Shakurs death after the thesmokinggun.com revealed that specific documents in Philips article were fabricated by a known con man named James Sabatino. of the corruption scandal. He spent his whole life solving the murder of famous rapper, Christopher Wallace aka Notorious B.I.G. By the way, other people gave a description of the shooter exactly of the person Big Gene picks out in the six-pack. So I ask you the question, Grouchy Greg. No reason to watch. He took the oral exam for supervising detective 54 times before he was selected for the position. And this element of the case is featured in the plot of upcoming Johnny Depp movie City of Lies. Katy Keene (Thursday, 8 p.m., The CW/Ch. As the FBI agent who ran the investigation into the LAPD's alleged role in the March 9, 1997, murder of hip-hop legend the Notorious B.I.G. investigators more than 50 times and provided more than 4,000 pages in sworn Nothing. The bottom line is Tupac was his cash cow. investigating the L.A.P.D. So there were theories that Reggie Wright Jr was somehow involved in orchestrating the Tupac murder in Vegas. In 1995, he was transferred to Rampart Division and assigned to CRASH, an anti-gang unit given a long leash by the LAPD. and Pac are the only solo rappers to be initiated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and regrettably, both of their murders remain unsolved to this day. Does it end up being that simple of a theory? [3] The investigation into Gaines's behavior also provided the first clues to the widespread police corruption of the Rampart scandal. He concluded that the L.A.P.D. AllHipHop:Phil, in terms of evidence pointing to that, you said you spoke to a number of people. Lyga told FRONTLINE that Gaines threatened him with a gun and Blues - FRONTLINE", "LAPD officer suspected in $722,000 bank robbery", "MUGSHOTS: Rafael Perez LAPD's Notorious Cop (Court TV)", "CNN.com - Informant in LAPD scandal freed from prison", "Perez Is a Free Man After Almost Three Years", "CNN.com - Ex-LAPD officer pleads guilty to federal charges - December 17, 2001", "CNN.com - Ex-L.A. cop gets two years in shooting - May 6, 2002", "L.A. District Attorney: 2006 Media Archive", "Rampart scandal figure sentenced in license case", "Rampart Scandal's Rafael Perez is driving limo for the daughter of Harvey Weinstein", "Notorious B.I.G. Agent Carson describes how the Los Angeles Times was used by journalist Chuck Philips to ruin the investigation. If you look into his background he has a lot of conflicts of interest in terms of what happened to him inside the LAPD. And Suge was doing the same thing. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'allhiphop_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',887,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-allhiphop_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Until now, the most outspoken of these investigators has been deceased former LAPD detectives Russell Poole and Greg Kading. The city later settled the suit for $250,000. Or youre involved in a cover-up, thats involving police officers that work for your department. (1985), the Murder of Sherri Rae Rasmussen (1986), the Murder of LAPD Detective Russell Kuster (1990), the O.J. Chief Bernard Parks initially opposed the consent The evidence is what you guys are concerned about, whether its me, or whether its the 10-year-old boy that lives next door to me, if hes the one that hand delivers the evidence, its the evidence that youre concerned about. And so the way that they were trying to shut all that down and cover all that up, was shutting me down or shutting Russ Poole down. You talk about a guy that was just feeling like the world was his oyster. He was hired by the LAPD after leaving the military in 1989. December 22, 2000 -- CRASH Cop Convictions Overturned, After a series of hearings investigating allegations of juror misconduct, And Grouchy Greg to further that, just so were clear, there is a photograph. The LAPD's actions have cost me my law enforcement career that began on 2/7/05 and ended on 1/2/09. determined guilt based on a reporting issue not raised in the trial. This whole East Coast/West Coast feud? I just have to be careful on what I say. Im going to give you a list. Russell Poole and Greg Kading came to very different conclusions. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax Youd have to talk to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Detectives that were involved in investigating that case. Durden is expected to receive a prison sentence of 7-8 years, and Lyga, who had been reassigned to desk duty while the L.A.P.D. Edward And then if you listen to his public comments: Oh yeah, I just got caught with some marijuana, its a joke. Local Crime News provides daily updates on arrests in all cities in California. And I dont want to step on anybodys feet or anything like that. September 21, 1999 -- Board of Inquiry, L.A.P.D. I think at a certain point at a certain time that the truth of who Reggie Wright Jr. is and was and what he was involved in will finally come out. name, and sold on the streets of Rampart through a girlfriend. investigators believed had been checked out by Perez, under another officer's So 20 years at the FBI. PREVIOUSLY on Wednesday: Los Angeles police have identified and arrested the man who allegedly attacked Dave Chappelle onstage at the Hollywood Bowl during the Netflix Is A Joke festival. The bank robbery occurred in August of 1997. Poole also investigated the killing of LAPD Officer Kevin Gaines by LAPD Officer Frank Lyga on March 18, 1997. The second person that investigated this murder, and came to the conclusion that the LAPD was involved is a man by the name of Sergio Robledo. Kevin E G Perry talks to filmmakers Nick Broomfield and Pam . And part of the obstruction is Chief Parks wanted to protect his daughter? "[22] It was alleged that Prez was on duty during the night of March 9, 1997 but there was no evidence of that allegation. Interrogation is an attempt at a different way of telling that story. Thats fantastic, Lisker said in a telephone interview from Mule Creek State Prison, where hes serving a life sentence. currently in federal custody pending a multiple count indictment for the "[7] Gaines brandished a .45 ACP handgun, and Lyga fired at him twice, lodging one bullet in Gaines's heart. April 2000 -- Police Commission Review, The Police Commission formed the Rampart Independent Review Panel, comprised of citizens including Nothing. I was out in front of The Peterson. Ironically, Philips told AllHipHop.com his reputation was also destroyed, when The Los Angeles Times retracted his story, An Attack on Tupac Shakur Launched a Hip-Hop War.. So if somebody is going to pick out somebody in a six-pack and is like, thats the person that did whatever crime? [5][2] During this argument, Gaines told Lyga he would "put a cap up your ass". And if you go back and look at Russell Pooles history within the LAPD his record is spotless. So the Tupac murder. half years. Scott Glover is a former investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times.