But this is gonna be a family movie, so it is okay. Yes. DAVID DIAZ : Not at all. But I still do that and I coach. Silvia was 16 and Herlinda was 14. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates. Silvia died on October 27, Herlinda on October 28. McFarland High School is actually just down the road from the Central Valley Correctional Facility, not across the street. And so, we have a great dad. Facebook gives people the power to. He is portrayed by Kevin Costner. Since we have a newborn we weren't able to see the pre-screening in theaters but I hope to see it as soon as it comes out on DVD. This is going to be a huge hit, I live about two hours from the area it's based on and I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Jim White is to Thomas' right and Gary Adams is to White's right. Leopoldo's father abandoned his wife and children. Plus I am a big Kevin Costner fan, I dont think I have ever not liked one of his movies. Two years later, we signed with another one, not quite that often, but it took a long process. Soon Diaz and Mara were getting into other illegal activities, authorities said. DAVID DIAZ : So, it helps you running wise and mentally wise, as well, because you have to endure that steepness, if you will. We started picking and hoeing and raking and doing everything you could possibly think of. McFarland USA, released in 2015and starring Kevin Costner, is based on the McFarland High School cross-country team that won the California championship in 1987. He will then be subject to three years of supervised release. Mara said that when he partnered up with Diaz in spring 2012, Diaz walked out of a bedroom and handed him a few hundred dollars, while he stuck a large amount of money into his own pockets, according to court papers. In Boise, Idaho, 1987, Jim White and his title of coach is signifying his status as a . They talk about being It taught you discipline. Twitter. If one or two of those boys couldn't make practice at four o'clock 'cause they're just gettin' in from work, then I might practice at 6 or 7 o'clock with those boys. The corruption scandal broke in November 2015 when federal agents arrested Bakersfield Police Detective Damacio Diaz for helping traffic methamphetamines. It gave you character. An elderly couple from Las Vegas were found dead earlier this month in Death Valley National Park, law enforcement officials said. Thats a long time in jail for someone who once wore a badge.. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Damacio Diaz found himself on the other side of the law when he was convicted and sentenced for his role in selling drugs stolen from a Bakersfield Police Department evidence room. We dont have actually any [CHUCKLES] malls. However, he did rebuild the boys and girls cross country programs from the ground up. Damacio Diaz is one of the subjects of new Hulu documentary Killing County. it's not all true but he's okay with that. PUBLISHED: October 4, 2016 at 7:44 a.m. | UPDATED: October 4, 2016 at 7:53 a.m. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) An ex-detective who was on the championship 1987 track team depicted in the movie . . I didnt enjoy it very much. Diaz was not remanded into custody. So, my dad worked ten, twelve, thirteen, fourteen hours a day sometimes and both of them [his parents] come from large families. And underneath and this was given out to the high school and a high school girl came up with this logo Tradition, Unity, and Excellence. DANNY DIAZ : We didnt train. We didnt have that close to us. How often do you guys still train together with the new students? But Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Williamson said the federal and internal inquiries after 18 months cleared them all. So, with myself, they [CHUCKLES] made me chubby in the movie. Danny Diaz, daughter Delia Diaz, Gabriel View the profiles of people named Damacio Diaz. Many of White's former runners credit him with inspiring them to achieve personal and career goals they would have otherwise deemed impossible (People.com). [LAUGHS]. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. He will have about two months to think about what comes next. They pocketed 4 pounds and turned in just a pound as evidence, officials said. Right now our community is excited obviously with the movie and rightfully so. [LAUGHS] And we dont have the big grocery stores. I understand he did a lot of good before this criminal activity. Diaz, Damacio Diaz, David Diaz, Diego Four years ago on a sweltering afternoon, Bakersfield Police Det. McFarland, USA (2015) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Niki Caro Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Antonio Pinto Cinematography by Adam Arkapaw . The former narcotics officer is now known, however, for going to prison in 2016 for charges tied to drugs, bribery and tax fraud. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Noel Carter, 45, of Bakersfield, was sentenced today for conspiring with Bakersfield police officers Damacio Diaz and Patrick Mara to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana that Diaz and Mara seized in the course of their duties as police officers, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. Central Valley. [LAUGHS]. And difficult to say what opportunities were missed or how much damage was done," said Benjamin Wagner, US Attorney. But, no, they made me chubby or overweight [CHUCKLES] and hecka hella slow [LAUGHS] when you watch the movie. Those suckers are, are steep. Mr. White had a lot more influence [on the script]. Here's what we know. According to court documents, while employed as a police officer with the Bakersfield Police Department (BPD), Diaz handled a criminal informant, for nearly three years between April 2012 and February 2015, who was involved in the large-scale sale and distribution of the drug methamphetamine. Raul was also a runner on the team when his sister was killed. We have also done internal investigations on many allegations that were made and once again they have been unable to uncover anything. DANNY DIAZ : Absolutely. There is no shame in admitting that this case has kept me awake at night, and few do, ONeill said to the packed courtroom. And, uh, low and behold, Mr. White, during Thanksgiving break, uh, when we have no school, he had an emergency. He offers the kids a chance According to Torres, the federal system will keep Diaz behind bars for more than four years before he becomes eligible for release. We signed with this one company. Coach Jim White is retired now, but if you go to McFarland, chances are you willsee him out there on his bike, keeping up with the kids every evening with a lotof his original team running alongside as well. It was a huge fall from grace for Diaz, who was well known in the Central Valley as being a member of the high school cross-country running team portrayed in the 2015 Disney movie McFarland, USA.. So we have a lot of uncles and everybody has a lot of kids. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Delaney shakes hands with former Bakersfield Police Department detective Damacio Diaz in this file photo from Diaz's Oct. 3 sentencing. So, thatwas good. 12, The real Jim White and wife Cheryl White actually have three daughters, Tami, Julie and Jami. Kern County Dist. Updated: May 11, 2020 / 06:23 PM PDT BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Disgraced former Bakersfield police detective Damacio Diaz has been released from custody after serving a federal term for stealing drugs during the course of his police work and putting them back on the street. Included in the segment, titled Diaz's wife Courtney painted a picture him as a strong Christian and dedicated family man who in her words 'became a lost soul alone in the dark' while undercover. Damacio Diaz was sitting in his car alongside informant Guillermo "Memo" Magallanes. Im a runner. Damacio Diaz was a Bakersfield police detective who was sentenced to five years in prison in October 2016 for stealing drugs to put back onto the street. They were cross country state champs in 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2001. That year, Mara filed for bankruptcy and said he was drinking heavily. Mr. Diaz, their dad Paul, he pushed education real hard, too. Diaz was active as a youth coach, and as a cop he rose quickly through the ranks before, as he said, he was seduced by the lure of easy money, by stealing and selling methamphetamine for personal profit, the very drugs he was being paid to get off the streets. DANNY DIAZ : Yeah, if you drive600 miles out . We run once in a whileamongst, DAVID DIAZ : ourselves. After nearly three decades as a defense attorney, Torres said, he has seen people charged with trafficking in narcotics sentenced to much less prison time, and hes seen the reverse. The trio honestly had an unwavering determination in their efforts despite being mere teenagers at the time, and thats what eventually inspired the 2015 Disney sports drama film McFarland, USA. However, the former chose to pursue General Education as a field of study instead of focusing on his athleticism upon graduation because he apparently hoped to establish his career as a teacher. Tom Sizemore dead at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, Crews helping residents stranded by snow in Mariposa County, Home catches fire in snow-covered neighborhood in North Fork. FRESNO, Calif. Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, pleaded guilty today to bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Diaz would quickly implicate Mara and then suggest others were making money too. Two misdemeanor prostitution cases in which Diaz as an undercover detective was the only witness have already been dismissed. We would like your email. Unlike most defendants sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and other serious crimes, Diaz, dressed in a dark suit, walked out of the courthouse Monday afternoon unshackled, temporarily a free man. experience coaching the team. David is represented in the McFarland, USA movie along with two of his brothers, Damacio and Danny. The. In the least, such scenes seem to have been exaggerated by the filmmakers. I feel safe knowing he is in my corner.. Did you ever do that again? Forty-four of his cases will result in letters. The multi-part documentary is coming to the streaming platform on February 3 and includes first-person interviews with individuals and families plagued by gun violence, officer-involved homicides and other crimes in Bakersfield and Kern County, California. As, as hes retired. Richard Winton is an investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times and part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. According to the California Department of Justice, Diaz and Mara conspired with another man, Noel Carter, 46. They threw it out. My parents definitely pushed us to go that route and not thewide road most people go to is other than college. 1998 July - Damacio Diaz hired by the Bakersfield Police Department. Interview with Big Hero 6 Directors Don Hall and Chris Williams, Behind the scenes of Big Hero 6 Bonus Content with FEAST Director Patrick Osborne. The three Diaz brothers featured in the new Disney movie, David, Damacio and Danny, all speak highly of both of their parents. Although, David did add that his mom is actually much more strict than she is made to be in the movie. "Niki Caro wanted to show more family in the movie so they chose me," says the real David Diaz, who actually graduated during the school year before the first state title win. Magallanes then told another drug dealer to dump his phone. So, at that point I was running the sixth man and so I became fifth man and I was, for the first time in my life in the top five. So, thats a big change. The legendary former McFarland We have changed our city logo. When one of Diazs attorneys used the word indiscretion to describe Diazs misdeeds, ONeill interrupted. JIM WHITE : From my aspect, I guess it was in various stages, because this was about a 15-year process for my wife and I. The student thus enrolled at California State University-Fresno while changing his major to Criminology as well as Military Science (1992-1996) before deciding to acquire training on the job. He must report to federal authorities before 2 p.m. Dec. 5 to begin serving his sentence. The. He gave them information to clean up the department, said his lawyer, David Torres, in an interview. He told me to take my wife out on a date or buy my kids something, Diaz would later recall in court papers. Bakersfield. Their city logo and motto have both been refreshed to express the new outlook of their community. And we were part of the Royal Rangers andwe did that on Tuesday nights at our local church. The U.S. Attorneys Office had recommended a sentence of between roughly 17 and 22 years, but the judge had discretion. During the investigation, five other officers were placed on administrative leave related to the investigation and one recently resigned. Yet this fraud used his position for gain and greed. This hearing is not about telling someone they are no good, ONeill said. Diaz, his large extended family, his friends and supporters including Jim White, the legendary McFarland High School cross country coach who was featured along with the Diaz brothers in the Disney movie, McFarland, USA, gathered in a prayer circle outside the courtroom following the hearing. Information from: The Bakersfield Californian, http://www.bakersfield.com. Like in the movie, Thomas Valles went to an overpass above Highway 99 one night after his parents got into a horrible fight. About $15,000 stuck out of Magallanes'. About $15,000 stuck out of Magallanes shorts. Diaz may be a free man later tonight, but he's facing life in prison for allegedly helping a meth dealer get drugs and stay undetected, all while he was supposed to be a narcotics detective. All seven Diaz children went to college and all seven returned to McFarland where they live today. It taught you how to accept losing or winning. Therefore, Damacio pleaded guilty to bribery, possession, attempted possession with the intent to distribute, and false income tax returns on May 31, 2016 hed resigned from BPD months prior. Mara, a 13-year veteran, had 55 cases involving 70 defendants. See Who's Searching for You. David Diaz is behind Victor wearing a white t-shirt and McFarland hat. DAMACIO DIAZ : Our kids all compete. Each one of the brothers are land owners in McFarland. How much or any input did you have to have on the filming, the making the movie? FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The charges against Damacio Diaz have people in his hometown in disbelief. Local photojournalist John Harte, who followed the team at the time, says that he witnessed opposing teams offer genuine handshakes of good luck. In 2016, Diaz, 48, was sentenced for "federal programs bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return." Patrick Mara, center, speaks while flanked by attorney Fred Gagliardini. I had never been the top five, and as you know the top five are the ones that score. If you havent seen a trailer yet, here you go, Follow McFARLAND, USA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcfarlandusa, Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneypictures. Since then, from what we can tell, the 50-year-old has chosen to retire and lead a comfortable yet quiet life in his home county of Kern; he hasnt moved anywhere. His attorney says he should be home for the holidays and then back in court in Fresno in January. interview. Those are the two extremes and those are the two options that are there for our community. Coach Jim White and his wife, Cheryl, with team member Thomas Valles at the 1987 California Southern Area cross country meet at Hart Park in Bakersfield. And so, we have kids that are in high school and some that are in elementary school. Let us send you our favorite posts and ideas once a week. That is definitely true. . Girl, 13, Went Missing Last Week, and Suspect Is Arrested on . View Public Details & Court Records. "I think it goes to show that sometimes the portrayal of images, and good work that has happened in the past, sometimes comes to what we see today and that people aren't always what they seem," said Greg Williamson, Bakersfield police chief. PrepCalTrack.com conducted this Jim White And when it was suggested Diaz could help rebuild the communitys trust in the police department if only he were allowed the freedom to do so, the judge pounced again, saying he didnt believe that trust damaged so severely by a person given such extraordinary powers could be fully restored. Former detective Patrick Mara was also. High 61F. Damacio Diaz one of the three Diaz brothers depicted in the 2015 Disney film about the victorious Central Valley team admitted to lying on his tax returns and accepting bribes from an . When the informant left, the narcotics detective found just under $1,000 in the passenger-side door pocket. Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert said at the time of Diaz's sentencing: "Diaz had a life that afforded him many opportunities, including the opportunity to serve and protect his community as an officer of the law. They talk about being inspired to strive for something beyond picking in the fields. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! it all made sense. Likely not. My mom has 12. -John Harte, Yes, and at times the White family paid for new shoes and clothing for the team out of their own pockets. I was just running to, to displace other runners and add them more points. In a highly charged hearing packed with family members and supporters of the former cop, U.S. District Judge Lawrence ONeill indicated during the nearly two-hour hearing that the case was among the most difficult and emotional hes encountered in all his years on the bench. September 22, 2016, 12:07 PM. Not the right Damacio Diaz? Then the following season, we were ranked number one for the entire season. So, for us it was normal. So I'd have two practices." Diaz was a member of the team that won the state championship. it was in various stages, because this was about a 15-year process for us, my wife and I . And Johnny was with him. After his father left, Leopoldo and his mother decided to pack . Yes. A lot of us competed in college. DANNY DIAZ : Im trying to be nice here. These I was able have an interview with Jim White and the Diaz brothers (David Diaz, Damacio Diaz and Danny Diaz) who are the real life inspirations behind the McFarland, USA film. Their mom and dad worked hard and pushed the boys even harder to succeed and do well. McFarland, USA comes to theaters on Friday, February 20th. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. He went back and got it. Now, local prosecutors say the scandal jeopardizes other criminal cases. Though it is very close, Jim White likely wouldn't have had a clear view of it from his classroom window, as a street of homes separates the school's athletic fields from the prison grounds. Gabriel Diaz, Damacio Diaz, David Diaz, Diego Diaz, and father and mother Paul and Juanita Diaz. Delaney was the prosecutor in the case. I've watched "McFarland" probably more than 200 times. So, Danny youre talking about they made you a little different. The real Jim White and wife Cheryl White actually have three daughters, Tami, Julie and Jami. And, wow, those hills are its not rolling hills. People Search On one occasion, Mrs. Diaz made 200 dozen tamales to send the team to Asia. Five years is much better than 17, from their point of view, and while prison time will be an ordeal for the one-time cop, everyone knew they had won something at least resembling a victory. They also plan to seize about $50,000 in cash and a home in an exclusive McFarland neighborhood. Primary filming took place in McFarland, California in 2013. If I could beat their third, fourth, fifth man, sixth man whatever, I would add more points to them. We love our dad. This was an all expense paid trip provided by Disney. I notice a lot of you became teachers. He retired in 2003 after 23 years of coaching boys cross country. The community of McFarland still works as a village to raise their youth. These I was able have aninterview with Jim White and the Diaz brothers (David Diaz, Damacio Diaz and Danny Diaz) who are the real life inspirations behind the McFarland, USA film. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . DAVID DIAZ : And just to let you know, um, Gods good and we own almonds now. According to the National Park Service, citing law enforcement officials, the husband and wife were discovered on Jan. 13. Despite the possible life sentence, a federal judge ruled Diaz can be released. The relationship between the brothers and Coach White is endearing. Damacio Diaz pleaded guilty to bribery, drugtrafficking and tax evasion. As a documentary series that delves deep into the alleged corruption, cover-ups, and crimes within the Bakersfield Police Department over the years, Hulus Killing County is unlike any other. But the guys over here were in decent shape still. Greens office reviewed 87 cases of the detectives involving 123 defendants before deciding to send the letters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. -LCU.edu, Yes. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. Thanks! We then wanted to know, "How much, if any, input did you have to have on the filming and the making the movie?Damacio Diaz: Mr. White might have had more than us. A couple weeks later, the Bakersfield Police Department put him on leave after a federal investigation started to reveal an alleged connection to a major meth dealer. Ray referred to Felicia Rosario as his "wife," though they were never married. They are amazing guys who still have that humble hardworking attitude! The assistant U.S. attorney used the word paradox to describe Diaz, one of seven siblings raised in the northern Kern County farming community of McFarland in a religious family, and one that seemed the epitome of the American dream. They still believe in him, and so does his attorney, David A. Torres, who said, "He is and was a hero, in my opinion, and he is the same Damacio Diaz he is.". He is amazing. That the judge would even mention such a possibility underscored the unusual nature of the hearing. They came from a large family where faith,educationand hard work were important. [CHUCKLES] And about two years ago, Mr. White, you help me pull? -Congressional Record, V. 146, Pt. On October 3, 2016 Diaz was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return. Wife of public defender who died at Mexico resort speaks out. How did that impact your lives during high school to move on in the future? ", Colin Kaepernick pictured at the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. That was the only thing really that they had thats available to show that type of work [for the movie]. I still race competitively even though youre not as good as you once were. A true crime thriller we made set in Kevin McCarthys district. Defendant reserves the . Thank you for reading! Diaz initially became well-known after the release of 2015 Disney movie, McFarland USA, starring Kevin Costner.. This one looks awesome, can't wait to see it. Is that still happening in McFarland? Diaz was charged with assisting a drug dealer and providing him with names of police informants, and with trafficking drugs that had been seized for evidence. [LAUGHS], Kevin Costner and Carlos Pratts in McFarland, USA. And it didnt. The Department of Justice said Diaz and Mara would deliberately fail to submit seized drugs as evidence and instead would give them to Carter, who would sell them for profit. He says that Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, was sentenced today to five years in prison for bribery . [LAUGHS] So, just to let yall know were proud of what Hollywood did and what Niki and the producer and everyone did, but we lived in a very, very strict environment and still do to this day. Early on, ONeill seemed to be signaling he was taking a hard-line stance. Hi everyone! -KGET 17. The DOJ said Diaz and Mara deliberately failed to submit seized drugs as evidence and instead provided the stolen narcotics to Carter. on their time as cross country runners Former Bakersfield Police Department Detective Damacio Diaz with his wife, Courtney, and their children leaving U.S. District Court in Fresno after his 2016 sentencing. His performance at the 1987 state meet did help McFarland lock up the title. Damacio Diaz was released Friday from a halfway house in Sacramento, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Uh, it was 1988 and I was a senior at that time and my brother, Damacio, was a junior. In 2018, another man, Noel Carter, from Bakersfield, pleaded guilty to conspiring with Diaz and Mara to distribute drugs, according to federal prosecutors. Eguenia was best described by many that Yeah, yeah, yeah. Federal authorities say 43-year-old Damacio Diaz took bribes from a narcotics dealer, and, in exchange, provided the names of police informants, gave details of law enforcement investigations, and tried to protect him from arrest. Though according to Damacios own account in the Hulu production, his dreams and aspirations took a complete turn once he witnessed some adrenaline-pumping, actual police work first-hand. Damacio Diaz, former BPD detective who stole drugs and put them back on the street, released from custody You pick up any type of bug or any type of leaf, he knows what it is. Coach Jim White and his wife, Cheryl, with team member Thomas Valles at the 1987 California Southern Area cross country meet at Hart Park in Bakersfield. Damacio Diaz was a subject of the movie McFarland USA and became a Bakersfield police officer. After the interview we were able to get a picture with them. Damacio Diaz. DAMACIO DIAZ : And if I can add to that. White sees the athletic Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Go see it with your family! When the informant left, the narcotics detective found just under $1,000 in the passenger-side door pocket. The Diaz brothers represent 3 of the 7 runners from the McFarland Cross Country team of 1987. She argued that her husband has learned from his mistakes and should not face any prison time at all. -KGET 17, Yes. It reviewed 87 cases. Select this result to view Damacio Diaz's phone number, address, and more. Its hard to understand how he could do both.. 1999 - 2000 Delaney was the prosecutor in the case. [LAUGHS] Much worse. DAMACIO DIAZ : They said youre fat. It was such a great experience. We are no longer theHeartbeat of Agriculture. Damacio Diaz said he doesn't recognize the man he was three years ago when he was a detective working for Bakersfield police. Damacio Diaz was a Bakersfield police detective who was sentenced to five years in prison in October 2016 for stealing drugs to put back onto the street. His wife and family, including a brother who works at McFarland high school, all supported him in court Friday afternoon. I never had pressure. director of photography Film Editing by David Coulson Casting By Sheila Jaffe Production Design by Richard Hoover This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All three girls graduated with degrees in education from Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas; Tami in 1985, Julie in 1988, and Jami in 1991.
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