A former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy pleaded guilty on Thursday, Aug. 7, to federal charges tied to leveraging his law enforcement job during off-duty work as private security for a now-jailed crypto mogul, and tax evasion.

Christopher Cadman, 33, of Fullerton entered his plea in downtown Los Angeles to charges of conspiracy against rights and subscribing to a false tax return, which together carry a possible sentence of up to 13 years in federal prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Sentencing was set for Jan. 26.

Prosecutors say Cadman and another former deputy worked side hustles as private security for a Southern California crypto mogul who referred to himself as “the Godfather.”

Cadman and the second ex-deputy were employees of Adam Iza, 24, a Beverly Hills and

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