Lets complete our morning with a cup of Jefferson Parish Political Corruption

The Times-Picayune has re-entered the Jefferson Parish Political Corruption fray with more detail on a topic we’ve blogged a good bit on in Aaron Broussard’s family and friends that keep popping up on the Parish payroll being paid for work they did not perform. Let’s check in with reporter Paul Rioux’s and the latest installment of as the … Continue reading “Lets complete our morning with a cup of Jefferson Parish Political Corruption”

Tom lets the cat outta the bag

Folks, Tom nails it with Anatola Thompson, a story Slabbed broke. Set your video to 5:45 and learn about related party transactions. Thanks Tom. 🙂 Additional vital background here. Meantime the rumor is new US Attorney Kenneth Polite is focusing on street crime these days.

Former State Representative Girod Jackson come on down!

Jackson has been an occasional but thoroughly researched topic in the past here on Slabbed. Vital background here and generally here. Meantime NOLA Media Group breaks out one of their best to tell the story. State Rep. Girod Jackson III charged with fraud and failing to file taxes ~ Manuel Torres Hammerman deserves props as well … Continue reading “Former State Representative Girod Jackson come on down!”

In this world of sin and sorrow – USA v DeLaughter

The former prosecutor who made a worldwide name for himself for putting Klansman Byron De La Beckwith behind bars pleaded not guilty today to a five-count indictment in court, accused of ruling in favor of the former lawyer once called Mississippi’s “king of torts.” An April 6 trial was set for Hinds County Circuit Judge … Continue reading “In this world of sin and sorrow – USA v DeLaughter”