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    Apr 20, 2012 |Column| WGNO-LTV

  1. Finally, justice for Dollar Bill Jefferson

    The long wait for justice is finally over in the “Dollar Bill” Jefferson case. The former Congressman will have to report to prison on May 4 to serve a 13 year sentence. He was convicted on bribery and public corruption charges.  While, it was the longest sentence ever issued for a congressman in a corruption case, it was less than half of what prosecutors had requested.
    The long wait for justice is finally over in the “Dollar Bill” Jefferson case. The former Congressman will have to report to prison on May 4 to serve a 13 year sentence. He was convicted on bribery and public corruption charges.  While, it was...

    Tags: Prosecution, Foreign Exchange Market, Judges, Democratic Party, Africa

    2. Nov 30, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  2. Jiff Hingle pleads guilty to federal corruption charges

    Jiff Hingle, who served more than twenty years as Plaquemines Parish Sheriff, pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bribery Wednesday morning in Federal Court.
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    Jiff Hingle, who served more than twenty years as Plaquemines Parish Sheriff, pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bribery Wednesday morning in Federal Court. Hingle admitted he was reimbursed roughly $150,000 from his...

    Tags: Fraud, Corporate Crime, Trials

    3. Oct 5, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  3. Plaquemines Sheriff Charged By Feds

    U.S. Attorney Jim Letten on Wednesday charged Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit bribery concerning a program using federal funds.
    WGNO News
    U.S. Attorney Jim Letten on Wednesday charged Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit bribery concerning a program using federal funds. Hingle, 59, is accused of taking at least two kickbacks totaling $20,000...

    Tags: Fraud, Crimes, Corporate Crime, Campaign Finance, FBI

    4. Jul 27, 2011 |Column| WGNO-LTV

  4. End of the Jefferson era

    When former State Representative and City Council President Renee Gill Pratt was found guilty for conspiring to loot Central City Charities this week, it marked the end of an era.  Not so much the Gill Pratt era, but the era of Bill Jefferson and his Progressive Democrats. 
    When former State Representative and City Council President Renee Gill Pratt was found guilty for conspiring to loot Central City Charities this week, it marked the end of an era.  Not so much the Gill Pratt era, but the era of Bill Jefferson and his...

    Tags: Local Elections, Democratic Party, Corporate Crime, Renee Gill Pratt

    5. May 26, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  5. Former City Vendor gets prison time

    Former City Vendor Mark St. Pierre was convicted on 53 counts of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges by a federal jury in New Orleans Thursday.
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    Former City Vendor Mark St. Pierre was convicted on 53 counts of bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges by a federal jury in New Orleans Thursday. "St. Pierre bought city hall," said U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. Testionmy showed that St. Pierre...

    Tags: Corporate Crime, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment, Justice System

    6. Jan 20, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  6. FORMER ST. JOHN PARISH PRESIDENT IS SENTENCED FOR CONSPIRACY TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE BRIBES

    <span lang=&quot;en-us"><strong>WILLIAM J. HUBBARD,</strong></span><span lang="en-us">&nbsp;</span><span lang="en-us"> a/k/a Bill Hubbard,</span><span lang="en-us"> age 49, a resident of LaPlace, Louisiana, was sentenced today in federal court by U. S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey to forty-two (42) months</span><span lang="en-us"> in prison</span><span lang="en-us"> for conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes, announced U. S. Attorney Jim Letten.&nbsp; In addition, the defendant was ordered to pay a $50,000 fine and serve three (3) years supervised release during which time he will be under federal supervision and risks additional imprisonment should he violate any terms of the release.&nbsp; He was also ordered to perform 250 hours of community service in St. John Parish. </span>
    WILLIAM J. HUBBARD,  a/k/a Bill Hubbard, age 49, a resident of LaPlace, Louisiana, was sentenced today in federal court by U. S. District Judge Jay C. Zainey to forty-two (42) months in prison for conspiracy to solicit and receive bribes, announced U. S....

    Tags: Government, Corporate Crime, Politics, Louisiana, Heads of State

    7. Jan 14, 2011 |Column| WGNO-LTV

  7. The Edwin Edwards Cult of Personality

    Despite his conviction & well known affinity for womanizing & gambling, 4-term Governor Edwin Edwards is a hero to many Louisianians. He possesses charisma, political skill & wit that is rarely seen in the political world. By comparison, our state¿¿¿s politicians today seem downright boring.
    Jeff Crouere
    After eight years in prison, Edwin Edwards has finally been released. He started his prison sentence in October 2002 in Fort Worth Texas and was later moved to a federal facility in Oakdale, Louisiana. On Thursday, he reported to a halfway house in...

    Tags: Regional Authority, Entertainment, Casino and Gambling, Constitutional Issues, Executive Branch

    8. Sep 9, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  8. Former St. Bernard Judge Sentenced In Bribery Scheme

    WAYNE G. CRESAP, age 62, a former judge in St. Bernard Parish, was sentenced in federal court today by U. S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon to sixty (60) months imprisonment for his role in a conspiracy to deprive the citizens of St. Bernard Parish of their right to receive his honest services.
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    WAYNE G. CRESAP, age 62, a former judge in St. Bernard Parish, was sentenced in federal court today by U. S. District Judge Mary Ann Vial Lemmon to sixty (60) months imprisonment for his role in a conspiracy to deprive the citizens of St. Bernard Parish...

    Tags: Judges, Corporate Crime, Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment

    9. Aug 12, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  9. Ex-state Judge's Sentencing Postponed Again

    Sentencing for convicted former state District Judge Wayne Cresap has been postponed for a fourth time.
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    Sentencing for convicted former state District Judge Wayne Cresap has been postponed for a fourth time. Cresap pleaded guilty last October to taking part in a judicial bribery scheme that allowed inmates to get out of jail without paying any bond money....

    Tags: Judges, Corporate Crime, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment, FBI

    10. Nov 1, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  10. Meffert pleads guilty

    Former New Orleans Chief Technology Officer Greg Meffert pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to federal charges of conspiracy and filing a false tax return. The charges stem from the city's troubled crime cameras.
    ABC26 News
    Former New Orleans Chief Technology Officer Greg Meffert pleaded guilty Monday afternoon to federal charges of conspiracy and filing a false tax return. The charges stem from the city's troubled crime cameras. Federal prosecutors say Meffert received...

    Tags: Fraud, Prosecution, Corporate Crime, WGNO, Crime, Law and Justice

    11. Dec 21, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  11. La. Businessman Seeks New Trial Date

    A businessman charged with participating in a kickback scheme involving contracts for New Orleans' crime surveillance program has asked a federal judge to postpone his trial.
    ABC26 News
    A businessman charged with participating in a kickback scheme involving contracts for New Orleans' crime surveillance program has asked a federal judge to postpone his trial. Mark St. Pierre is scheduled to be tried Feb. 7 on charges that include...

    Tags: Litigation, Judges, Crimes, Corporate Crime, WGNO

    12. Nov 19, 2010 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  12. Man Sentenced On Bribery Charge

    A Destrehan engineer has been sentenced to six months in federal prison and fined $20,000 after pleading guilty to bribing a former St. John the Baptist Parish president.
    ABC26 News
    A Destrehan engineer has been sentenced to six months in federal prison and fined $20,000 after pleading guilty to bribing a former St. John the Baptist Parish president. Ray A. Davezac, who admitted paying a $5,000 bribe to former parish President...

    Tags: Corporate Crime, WGNO, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment, Lawyers

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