He was the police chief of Piedmont, California in the early 20th century and Kailiff of Ku Klux Klan No.
[2] As sheriff, Becker offered protection to illegal gambling operators and bootleggers in exchange for bribes.
[3] In 1930, after years of investigation by Alameda County District Attorney Earl Warren,[2] he was tried and convicted on corruption charges,[4] removed from office and sent to San Quentin Prison.
[5] After serving time in San Quentin, he was paroled in February 1934 and pardoned by California Governor Frank Merriam in 1936.
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