LAPD Officers Cleared of Lying About Case

Los Angeles - A gang member is admitting he lied about key evidence in a case against him that ended up in a perjury accusation against a Los Angeles police officer.

The suspect, Rafat Abdallah, is charged with gun possession. Police found the gun when they stopped Abdallah's car for not having a license plate.

Abdallah and his lawyer had said the cops lied , and gave a video to the media showing the car with a license plate in November.

Two days later, we updated the story and reported that LAPD tests indicated the tape was doctored .

Abdallah's attorney confirmed that was indeed the case on Friday, January 22nd.

Abdallah's trial on weapons charges is going forward.