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Sentencing moved a week as Diaz awaits sentence for three federal counts

Damacio Diaz sentencing continued to October
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The sentencing of Damacio Diaz, the former Bakersfield police officer who faces three federal counts, has been continued to October 3rd in Fresno.

The sentencing, originally scheduled for September 26th, stems from Diaz's plea deal for possession of meth with the intent to sell, bribery and filing a false tax return.

RELATED: BPD detective, portrayed in McFarland USA movie, arrested on bribery, drug trafficking charges

Diaz's early life as a runner for the McFarland High School cross country team was documented in the Disney movie McFarland, USA.

RELATED: Bakersfield police detective, Damacio Diaz, charged with drug possession reaches plea deal

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