Cop Says Kamala Harris Cost Him His Career | Corruption, Betrayal & Prison
Summary
Former officer Steve Tanabe recounts his wrongful arrest and federal prosecution in a Bay Area police scandal. He explains how a private investigator, seeking leniency for drug theft, falsely accused Tanabe of bribery for DUI tips. Despite evidence clearing him, prosecutors charged him with wire fraud and honest services fraud. Tanabe details the aggressive tactics, including threats to seize his home, and his refusal to plead guilty to crimes he didn't commit.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Police scandals and the host's arrest
The arrest: Being tased and the fixed magazine issue
The dirty cop ring and the private investigator's role
DUI quotas and the initial traffic stops
The PI's arrest and the internal affairs report
The brothel operation and the DUI arrest aftermath
Federal indictment and the 20-year charges
Financial investigation and the plea deal refusal
Phone data testimony and hiring a federal attorney
Trial strategy: Honest services fraud and witness credibility
The FBI witness coercion and the hung jury
Jury deliberations and the guilty verdict
Sentencing: The judge's remarks and the 20-year sentence
Arrival at prison: Intake and interactions with inmates
Prison life: Gym encounters and the 'cop' stigma
Halfway house: Monitoring and the testing scandal
Medical neglect and a death in the low-security prison
Prison economy and the journey home
Post-release: License revocation and acting career
The 'Dirty DUI' media narrative and the pardon denial
Reflections on corruption, evidence, and the book 'The Setup'
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