Ex-DEA Agent Gets 5 Years for Protecting Drug Traffickers: Reactions and Outrage
Former DEA agent Joseph Bongiovanni, once lauded for his bravery, was sentenced to five years in federal prison for corruption. Bongiovanni was convicted of obstruction of justice and other charges, stemming from his use of his DEA badge to protect childhood friends involved in drug trafficking. Despite facing serious allegations, including accepting bribes, the judge acknowledged the complexities of the case, and his sentence reflected the mixed verdicts of the trials. Prosecutors argued Bongiovanni’s actions, including inaction and calculated coverups, undermined law enforcement and the community.
John Q. Hosedrinker