Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS), and Call of Duty: Ghosts from Activision.

Following the successful launch with more than 2.1 million estimated PS4 units sold globally, many PS4 owners are exploring and utilizing the system's streaming features, which are available for free, to share their gaming triumphs, connect with friends and form new communities. Broadcasting and other social features can be accessed through the dedicated "SHARE" button on the DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller, which has been a hit with fans who have pressed it and accessed the Share Menu more than 10.9 million times.

The PS4 system's social capabilities will expand in 2014 as the PS4 games portfolio expands with games like the inFAMOUS: Second Son and MLB 2014: The Show from SCE WWS, as well as brand new franchisesor guilty pleas of several former department employees. FBI agents began a civil rights investigation into inmate abuse at L.A. County jails, but found their efforts blocked in 2011 when sheriff’s employees hid an inmate informant working with the FBI. Sheriff's deputies later threatened to arrest an FBI agent at her house.

Prosecutors argue Baca was the heartbeat of the scheme and later lied to federal investigators. Baca’s defense attorney says the scheme was orchestrated by Undersheriff Paul Tanaka, who kept Baca in the dark.

*This story has been updated. The headline has been clarified to reflect that character witnesses are barred from speaking to Baca's past "good acts".