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Scott Bowman, 45,
pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles to one
count each of conversion of property by a federal agent,
obstruction of justice, falsification of records and witness
tampering, the Department of Justice said in a statement.
"As Mr. Bowman takes responsibility for his actions by pleading
guilty, the public should be reminded that FBI personnel are
held to the highest standards and misconduct of any kind is
taken very seriously," said James Struyk, acting assistant
director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles field office.
According to a written agreement with prosecutors Bowman, in
pleading guilty, admitted to misappropriating drug money seized
by agents during the execution of three search warrants in the
summer of 2014.
Bowman further admitted using the money to buy a 2012 Dodge
Challenger and 2013 Scion FR-S coupe and to outfit the vehicles
with speakers, rims, tires and other equipment, the court
documents show.
Bowman also admitted to spending $15,000 on cosmetic surgery for
his wife, according to the plea agreement.
The former agent faces a maximum prison term of several decades
when he is sentenced later this year, although federal
sentencing guidelines and his plea deal may call for less time.
(Reporting by Dan Whitcomb; Editing by Sandra Maler)
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