On this episode of Snitch Files, we’re digging into one of the most infamous law enforcement scandals in LAPD history — Rafael Antonio Perez, better known on the streets (and in courtrooms) as Ray Lopez.

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Perez was a Rampart Division police officer tasked with “protecting and serving,” but behind the badge was corruption, greed, and a whole lot of criminal activity. After being caught stealing cocaine from evidence lockers, Perez decided prison wasn’t for him — so he did what snitches do best: he told EVERYTHING.

From planting evidence and falsifying reports to framing innocent people and exposing widespread corruption within the LAPD’s Rampart Division, Perez’s cooperation triggered over 100 overturned convictions, multiple officer firings, and one of the largest police scandals in U.S. history.

But the real question is…
Was he telling the truth?
Was he exaggerating?
Or was this just one criminal saving himself by burning the whole house down?

👀 We break down:

• Who Rafael Antonio Perez really was

• How long he worked for LAPD

• His crimes, sentence, and plea deal

• The fallout of his snitching

• And why his name still makes folks side-eye law enforcement to this day

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of corruption, police misconduct, and the criminal justice system. Listener discretion is advised.

🎧 Tap in, cousins — and remember: the streets always talk… but this time the badge did.

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