According to authorities, Ruiz was Taylor's training officer at the time of Tyson's arrest on April 21, 1995. The indictments, federal officials said, underscore U.S. prosecutors' commitment to putting corrupt officers behind bars despite a difficult and time-consuming process. The investigation into Ruiz and Taylor took several years, authorities noted. The U.S. attorney's office eventually was tipped off to the alleged crime and sought the assistance of the LAPD and Dist. Other cases involving Ruiz and Taylor remain under review.
Police corruption undermines the foundation of our city.
We will prosecute corrupt officers as aggressively as the law permits. Parks said Taylor resigned from the department in the midst of an internal affairs investigation into his conduct. As a result of the indictment, Ruiz, who has been working a desk job, will be relieved of duty. Ruiz and Taylor could not be reached for comment. Their arraignment has not yet been scheduled.