LAPD Officer Convicted of Working While on TTD

A Los Angeles Police Department officer who worked as an armed security guard at Staples Center and Dodger Stadium while collecting disability benefits for on-duty injuries was convicted today of workers' compensation fraud, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office announced. The verdict marks the first time an LAPD officer has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud. Deputy District Attorney Renee Korn of the Workers' Compensation Fraud Division said the jury deliberated about a half-hour this morning before convicting Mariana Gallegos, 36, of the three felony counts. Superior Cour...