Cops Sentenced

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Ten former police officers from Antioch and Pittsburg, California, have been sentenced to over 21 years in prison for crimes including conspiracy to violate civil rights and fraud. The last of the defendants, Eric Allen Rombough, 46, of Fairfield, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison. The sentences were handed down by Senior U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White in 2023 and 2024.

The officers were charged with using excessive force and falsifying records to cover up their actions. The investigation was led by the FBI, with assistance from other law enforcement agencies. United States Attorney Craig H. Missakian said that the sentences mark an important milestone in the effort to root out corruption within the Antioch and Pittsburg police departments.

The FBI’s Acting Special Agent in Charge, Matt Cobo, stated that the case underscores the fundamental truth that no one is above the law, especially those entrusted to uphold it. The sentences are a result of a years-long investigation driven by the relentless work of FBI agents, analysts, and law enforcement partners.

The total sentences for all ten defendants exceed 21 years, with Rombough’s sentence being the final one. The sentences demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to holding accountable anyone who violates federal law, regardless of their position.