Federal lawsuit alleges O.C. Sheriff Mike Carona Trafficked in Drugs (tags)
According to documents obtained by the Laguna Journal Soderstrom delivered cocaine and cash to Carona, who resigned in January to face federal corruption charges. The suit said that on one occasion Carona tested the cocaine by taking a pinch with his fingers and inhaling it.
Billionaire Nicholas' attorneys ask court to dismiss case (tags)
Nicholas has been charged separately with using and distributing illegal drugs. He has pleaded not guilty. That trial is scheduled to occur after completion of the criminal backdating case, which is scheduled to begin in April 2009. Nicholas has pleaded not guilty in all of the criminal cases