An L.A. County deputy faked evidence. Here's how his misconduct was kept secret in court for years
"The U.S. Supreme Court requires prosecutors to inform criminal defendants about an officer’s wrongdoing — but the state’s laws are so strict that prosecutors cannot directly access the personnel files of their own police witnesses. Instead, California puts the burden on defendants to prove to a judge that an officer’s record is relevant."
LA Times
August 9, 2018