September 12, 2016
Former state Assemblyman Tom Calderon on Monday was sentenced to a year in federal custody for money laundering, two months after he pleaded guilty to hiding tens of thousands of dollars in bribes paid to his brother, another former state politician.
“Today’s sentencing sends a message to those interested in using access to public office in order to reap personal benefits that they will be held responsible for their actions,” said Deirdre Fike, assistant director in charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, in an emailed statement.