A former Los Angeles police officer William Rodriguez was sentenced Friday to six years in prison after he was found guilty in June of forcibly raping a woman while he was off-duty in 2015, officials stated.
“As a police officer, William Rodriguez was entrusted with protecting our community from the very violence he inflicted on his victim.” District Attorney George Gascón said. “I commend the survivors who testified at trial for their bravery, ensuring that a measure of justice was served.”
The Los Angeles Police Department Robbery Homicide Division investigated the case.
William Rodriguez, 35, was found guilty of one charge of forcible rape on June 22, 2023 in case BA479467. He was sentenced on Friday by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Shelly Torrealba.