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Ex-Sheriff's Deputy Sentenced for Extortion Scheme

3/17/2026

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  • A federal court sentenced Michael David Coberg, a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, to 63 months in prison for his role in an extortion scheme.
  • Coberg admitted to using his law enforcement authority to assist Adam Iza in intimidating rivals.
  • Prosecutors said Coberg helped orchestrate a fake drug arrest in 2021 to harass one of Iza's competitors.
  • A federal judge ordered Coberg to pay $127,000 in restitution.