Diaz, a former Bakersfield police detective, is interviewed on camera in Killing County. Plus I love Kevin Costner! Talbert said that we concluded no officers were complicit in joining Diaz and Mara, and that no further prosecutions were planned at this time. White sees the athletic [LAUGHS] We didnt do cabbage. [LAUGHS], Kevin Costner and Carlos Pratts in McFarland, USA. Michael Aguero as Damacio Diaz Rafael Martinez as David Diaz Ramiro Rodriguez as Danny Diaz Diana-Maria Riva as Seora Diaz Vanessa Martnez as Maria Marsol Martha Higareda as Lupe Valente Rodriguez as Principal Camillo Chris Ellis as Coach Jenks Eloy Casados as Dale Padilla Natalia Cordova-Buckley as Seora Valles Production [ edit] The district attorneys office is prepared to retry the cases if necessary, Assistant Dist. DAMACIO DIAZ, by and through his counsel, DAVID A. TORRES, hereby submits Damacio Diaz' Statement in Mitigation for the court's consideration. That was something that we did since we were third, fourth, fifth graders and by the time we got to college and were now training and, and running and living our lives with Mr. White some of us traveled out of the state, out of the country with Mr. White it became something that was gonna help us get out of our environment, and it did. Theres nothing to do in McFarland. Our third man, Jose, he just-. She is preceded in death by her husband Damacio Diaz. "It was damaging. 1999 - 2000 We started picking and hoeing and raking and doing everything you could possibly think of. Some, like David Diaz, became teachers themselves. Vida en el Valle file Daniel Casarez. Atty. When the informant left, the narcotics detective found just under $1,000 in the passenger-side door pocket. Members of McFarland's Diaz family reflect They pocketed 4 pounds and turned in just a pound as evidence, officials said. Carter would then could sell those narcotics for profit. He literally would buy us shoes, feed us, counsel us, console us when we lost, that kinda stuff. Oh, its more than an indiscretion, he said. Damacio Diaz, 48, is scheduled for release on May 10 while Patrick Mara, 40, is expected to be free on April 20, according to Federal Bureau of Prisons records. But, no, they made me chubby or overweight [CHUCKLES] and hecka hella slow [LAUGHS] when you watch the movie. The Feds arrested him at the department Friday morning and removed evidence. The 16-count indictment against the 17-year police veteran includes bribery and trafficking methamphetamine. But Mr. White was our second father. We all feel grateful and the whole communitys just embracing it. Then they can do whatever they want. Patrick Mara, center, speaks while flanked by attorney Fred Gagliardini. He will then be subject to three years of supervised release. But I also understand clearly that while he did not sell his soul, he certainly rented it out.. Director Niki Caro chose to omit Luis Partida, who in the movie is replaced with David Diaz. Two misdemeanor prostitution cases in which Diaz as an undercover detective was the only witness have already been dismissed. Right now our community is excited obviously with the movie and rightfully so. Damacio Diaz, 44, was sentenced Monday for bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and making and subscribing a false income tax return,. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. No. His wife and family, including a brother who works at McFarland high school, all supported him in court Friday afternoon. And so, we have a great dad. school and decides to put together a cross 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. In the movie, you [Coach White] spent a day picking in the fields with the boys. 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. Copyright 2023 Lovebugs and Postcards | Birch on Trellis Framework by Mediavine. Mr. White had a lot more influence [on the script]. Although, David did add that his mom is actually much more strict than she is made to be in the movie. This behavior became common, prosecutors said. I didn't want to go home," says Thomas. CA. He will have about two months to think about what comes next. picking in the fields. More than 100 convictions were overturned as a result. DANNY DIAZ : That is true. But his chief is ready to turn his back. Although, the brothers did say that the town hasnt really changed much, Coach White has noticed one big change. "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. On one occasion, Mrs. Diaz made 200 dozen tamales to send the team to Asia. In a tweet promoting the documentary, the star mentioned the high homicide and crime rates in Bakersfield, calling the series a "thriller set in Kevin McCarthy's district," in reference to House Speaker McCarthy, whose congressional district includes parts of Bakersfield. Mr. Diaz, their dad Paul, he pushed education real hard, too. Yes. 6:40 p.m. Oct. 25, 2016: A previous version of this article said the district attorneys office reviewed 108 cases involving the detectives. Is that how the last race happened? So that was my experience for the first time at state having the pressure. He did submit every kind of narcotics to evidence following each bust. So, Danny youre talking about they made you a little different. 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. But in reality the script that was written, we prayed that it would never happen. During the investigation, five other officers were placed on administrative leave related to the investigation and one recently resigned. 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. Additionally, Coach White would be there for counseling and fulfilling needs beyond what their parents could afford. And we I took them to the fields because I was looking for workers to try to get us some income so we can go to Oregon and we can go to San Jose and we can put shoes on their feet. It is a day I truly regret and a decision that has changed my entire life.. Magallanes then told another drug dealer to dump his phone. 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 . The movie is based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team, that Diaz was a member of, from a mainly Latino high school in McFarland, California, that won a state championship. That the judge would even mention such a possibility underscored the unusual nature of the hearing. Girl, 13, Went Missing Last Week, and Suspect Is Arrested on . He retired in 2003 after 23 years of coaching boys cross country. And we were running number one all year long. Even some of us, after graduating college, like Danny, the day after he graduated from the university with the diploma, he was in the fields working, because that was, in our family, what was expecteduntil he got hired and got his job. Acting U.S. Atty. Mr. White had a lot more influence in how this script was written. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The U.S. Attorneys Office had recommended a sentence of between roughly 17 and 22 years, but the judge had discretion. I cannot thank all of the people involved enough for bringing this story to us. Four years ago on a sweltering afternoon, Bakersfield Police Det. "He told me to take my wife out on a date or buy my kids something," Diaz would later. We have also done internal investigations on many allegations that were made and once again they have been unable to uncover anything. [Asking Danny referring to the last race of the first year]. A true crime thriller we made set in Kevin McCarthys district. And Johnny was with him. I can't wait to see this movie! They were very respectful and well-mannered towards him, treating him with much respect as we talked. Diaz pleaded guilty to stealing. The hearing included impassioned appeals by Diazs brother, wife and daughter, with the two latter witnesses in tears through much of their statements. We love our dad. Damacio Diaz features in new Hulu documentary "Killing County. DAMACIO DIAZ : The one that took off real fast, you know. It was such a great experience. A full house of over three hundred gave a rousing standing ovation to Jim and his wife, Cheryl. PE teacher in McFarland, an economically The film is based on a true story, about how American cross country coach James "Jim" White coached the team of Hispanic kids at McFarland High School, from nobodies to mysteries to the racing community. They were cross country state champs in 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2001. All seven Diaz children went to college and all seven returned to McFarland where they live today. Whether it be Burglary, Financial Crimes Detail, Homicide, Narcotics Investigations, Sexual Assault, Special Enforcement (Gang), or Vice, he worked in every department at one point or the other. 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. "McFarland's Family of Champions," are Included in the segment, titled We have changed our city logo. They talk about being In 2016 Diaz was sentenced for crimes including federal. So, my dad worked ten, twelve, thirteen, fourteen hours a day sometimes and both of them [his parents] come from large families. Diaz, a former Bakersfield police detective, is interviewed on camera in Killing County. David Diaz is behind Victor wearing a white t-shirt and McFarland hat. That is why it was so amazing and cool that I got to interview Jim White, David Diaz, Damacio Diaz, and Danny Diaz. -LA Times. The United States Attorney's Office said Diaz continued to operate the informant "even though he was fully aware of the informant's ongoing criminal activity and, during this time, Diaz received bribes from the informant in return for intelligence on law enforcement activities as well as protection from investigation and arrest.". Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is the new As, as hes retired. Coach White called Thomas over. He must report to federal authorities before 2 p.m. Dec. 5 to begin serving his sentence. All opinions expressed are my own. White retired in 2002 afterteaching in McFarland schools for 40 years and coaching for 25 years. 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. But he encouraged us to play sports. Yes. See Who's Searching for You. and preaching in the Church of Christ. Danny Diaz, daughter Delia Diaz, Gabriel DAVID DIAZ : Uh, we donttrain. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A former Bakersfield Police detective, serving time in prison for his role in a drug ring, has been released. As he walked a Hollywood red carpet in February and talked to Action News anchor Graciela Moreno about McFarland USA, little did Diaz know his life was ready to unravel. Colin Kaepernick's new three-part true crime docuseries, which premieres on Hulu Friday, Feb. 3, tells the story of alleged corruption and cover-up that happened at a police department in a . 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. Former Bakersfield Police officers Damacio Diaz, 48, and Patrick Mara, 40, have been released from federal custody, according to the Board of Prison's website. A South Valley legend so popular he became the subject of a Disney movie has taken a hard fall. 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. Central Valley. DAMACIO DIAZ : Yeah, we just run, Danny and I, just to stay in shape. He also was indicted on charges of disclosing wiretap information to a criminal partner, interfering with a criminal investigation, and other felonies, but those charges were dismissed in the plea agreement. It was back in 1987 when Damacio Diaz inadvertently became a local celebrity of sorts owing to the way he built McFarland High Schools winning cross-country dynasty alongside his two brothers. Ray referred to Felicia Rosario as his "wife," though they were never married. We signed with this one company. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. However, he did rebuild the boys and girls cross country programs from the ground up. But the guys over here were in decent shape still. Gabriel Diaz, Damacio Diaz, David Diaz, Diego Diaz, and father and mother Paul and Juanita Diaz. 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. People Search Low 44F. The Feds arrested him at the. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) An ex-detective who was on the championship 1987 track team depicted in the movie McFarland USA has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery and drug charges. 1972 March 9 - Damacio Diaz birth date 1973 April 17 - Noel Carter birth date 1980 March 16 - Noel Carter birth date 1982 July 15 - Derrick Penney birth date 1986 August 7 - Logan August birth date 1996 August - Damacio Diaz hired by the Tulare Police Department. Diaz was a member of the team that won the state championship. Is that still happening in McFarland? 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. 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. 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To you culture, um, is all about community and it takes a village to raise a child. children ran for Jim White and all seven And he told me I want them to get their education, so I will go back and get my education. To read the article in Spanish, click here, Insider is sentenced to prison in scam that nearly took down L.A.s last black bank, Man accused of threatening to kill people at Islamic center because of hatred for Muslims, Man is charged with attempted murder after break-in at Miranda Kerrs Malibu home. Select this result to view Damacio Diaz's phone number, address, and more. it all made sense. They are amazing guys who still have that humble hardworking attitude! Lisa Green is sending letters to defendants in 64 potentially tainted criminal convictions after her office examined scores of convictions involving the work of the disgraced pair. Dozens of Coach Jim White's runners ended up going to college or into the armed forces. She was amazing in the movie. Wife of public defender who died at Mexico resort speaks out. And thatsthe one we have now. 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. Former detective Patrick Mara was also. 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 - CA Cross Country results and photos on Athletic.net He is portrayed by Kevin Costner. DAVID DIAZ : And just to let you know, um, Gods good and we own almonds now. Disgraced cop's 5-year sentence a fraction of prosection's recommendation, Corrupt cops compel Kern DA to inform defense attorneys about 'tainted' cases. However, similar to the film, Jim White had never been a runner himself and used the bike to follow the team during their workouts. Their parents are also highly regarded by each of them and they obviously have a deep love for the family unit. Damacio Diaz, former BPD detective who stole drugs and put them back on the street, released from custody 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. Honestly, as we sat and talked with the Diaz brothers 3things were very apparent. All seven Diaz DANNY DIAZ : We, we love basketball. 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. He told me to take my wife out on a date or buy my kids something, Diaz would later recall in court papers. But even prosecutor Brian Delaney of the U.S. Attorneys Office seemed satisfied with Diazs ultimate sentence, a dozen years fewer than the minimum he had recommended. To make up for the time they couldn't work in the fields due to cross country practice, Jim White would sometimes give his time to them by helping them pick in the fields. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Damacio Diaz was sitting in his car alongside informant Guillermo "Memo" Magallanes. Disgraced former Bakersfield Police Department detective Damacio Diaz, one of the real-life heroes of the movie "McFarland USA," was sentenced Monday in U . The detective tipped him off about a Drug Enforcement Administration wiretap that captured him chatting, advising him to lay low, according to documents. The best result we found for your search is Damacio Diaz age 50s in Bakersfield, CA. His performance at the 1987 state meet did help McFarland lock up the title. Not exactly. Diaz became well-known after being portrayed in the 2015 Disney movie, McFarland USA, starring Kevin Costner, about the transformation of a running team in McFarland. This one looks awesome, can't wait to see it. And, uh, low and behold, Mr. White, during Thanksgiving break, uh, when we have no school, he had an emergency. That is definitely true. Primary filming took place in McFarland, California in 2013. According to the California Department of Justice, Diaz and Mara conspired with another man, Noel Carter, 46. director of photography Film Editing by David Coulson Casting By Sheila Jaffe Production Design by Richard Hoover See Sites with Your Personal Info. DAVID DIAZ : Yeah, so just to let you know: I think Hollywood did a, a very good job of depicting and not making it look too guilty as regarding CPS. How did that impact your lives during high school to move on in the future? When one of Diazs attorneys used the word indiscretion to describe Diazs misdeeds, ONeill interrupted. Diaz was released from prison in May 2020. gun violence, officer-involved homicides and other crime, Colin Kaepernick is an executive producer, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. DAMACIO DIAZ : Mr. White might have more than us. . Damacio Diaz, 43, of McFarland, California, a detective with the Bakersfield, California, Police Department (BPD), was arrested today, charged with abusing his position of trust as a police detective when he conspired with and assisted a narcotics dealer in the operation of the dealer's drug organization, announced U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner of the Eastern District of California .

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