LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department's inspector general will oversee an investigation into how at least one LAPD official became involved in a scheme to cover up sexual abuse allegations by former CBS Corp. Chief Leslie Moonves.
The civilian Police Commission directed its independent watchdog, Inspector General Mark Smith, to monitor and help guide the LAPD's inquiry at its meeting Tuesday. The move was fueled by anger among members of the commission, who expressed dismay over the revelation that a now-retired LAPD captain allegedly helped Moonves keep the assault claims under wraps.
"This is a stunning example of what some refer to as old-school cronyism. It goes to the heart of corruption," said commission President William Briggs, adding that he was "beyond outraged" by the findings in a report released last week by the New York attorney general's office about the cover-up that detailed the captain's involvement.
