Former LASD Detective Saavedra Gets 21 Months for Misusing Police Authority

• A former LASD detective received a 21-month prison sentence for violating civil rights.
• Saavedra used his badge to threaten and intimidate a crypto mogul’s adversaries.
• The Judge was lenient on Saavedra because he cooperated promptly and extensively.

United States District Judge Percy Anderson has sentenced Eric Chase Saavedra, a former LASD detective and federal task-force officer, to 21 months in prison for abusing his law enforcement powers. 

The Judge found Saavedra guilty of threatening and intimidating a now-imprisoned, self-styled cryptocurrency businessman’s adversary to advance his beneficiary’s interests. The ex-cop was also found guilty of concealing from the IRS more than $373,000 that he received from the criminal, Adam Iza.

Saavedra’s Guilty Plea

During proceedings in February 2025, Saavedra pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy agai…

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