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Apr 11, 2008 1:19 pm US/Pacific

Ex-Cop Testifies That He Helped Pellicano

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― A former Los Angeles police sergeant charged in a federal wiretapping case has testified that he ran names through criminal databases on behalf of an indicted private eye, but didn't accept bribes for the work.

Defendant Mark Arneson testified that he knew that accessing people's private information was improper, but thought it would bring only minor punishment such as a reprimand.

Arneson is accused of taking bribes from Pellicano in excess of$180,000 as part of a scheme that used clandestine tactics to dig up dirt to aid clients in legal and other disputes.

Arneson says the money he received from Pellicano was for off-duty security work that included escorting stars to award shows and conducting surveillance.

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