Federal prosecutors are recommending a three-year prison sentence for an ex-Glendale police detective who took bribes from organized crime members in exchange for inside information about upcoming gang raids, according to court documents.John Saro Balian, 46, of Seal Beach, pleaded guilty last July to federal charges of bribery, obstruction of justice and lying to investigators looking into whether he had connections to the Mexican Mafia and Armenian organized crime.U.S. District Judge John F. Walter set sentencing for March 8.After a long career with the Glendale Police Department, Balian “made a conscious decision to turn to a life of crime and join forces with Armenian organized crime and the Mexican Mafia,” choosing to “subvert law enforcement, place other officers at risk, and live the life of a gang member,” prosecutors wrote in sentencing papers filed late Monday in Los Angeles federal court.Defense sentencing recommendations were not made public and Balian’s attorney, Craig Missakian, declined to comment.Along with the 36-month prison term, federal prosecutors are asking that Balian be ordered to pay a $95,000 fine.
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