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From the reader mailbag: Nova Scotia, Paulsen v State Farm and Redflex

Question: What is going on in Nova Scotia? Answer: Much of nothing good as business fell off drastically at chez girlz in 2010 when Aaron Br0ussard was forced from office in disgrace. In fact our friends over at The Jefferson Report recently profiled Aaron Broussard’s last financial disclosure and it appears he is selling out of the Canadian … Continue reading “From the reader mailbag: Nova Scotia, Paulsen v State Farm and Redflex”

Slabbed updates the Jefferson Parish front: Redflex reveals more under the table payments. Wilkinson “Broke the Parish’s law”

I’m reworking the post that was scheduled for publication yesterday in response to some new information so while the Slabbed nation waits we have a pair of stories from Fox 8 that directly touch on topics we’ve blogged on: The red light contract and Parish Attorney Tom Wilkerson’s double-dealing. Let’s start with Redflex: Jefferson Parish President … Continue reading “Slabbed updates the Jefferson Parish front: Redflex reveals more under the table payments. Wilkinson “Broke the Parish’s law””

An early Easter Egg for Charlene…..

Slabbed is not quite ready to declare and hoist the Hurricane Warning flags but there has been a discernible increase in chatter related to the MDOC scandal that began on a low level in June after former MDOC Commish Chris Epps’ sentencing was delayed indefinitely steadily increasing since.  I’ve mentioned this once before though I’m … Continue reading “An early Easter Egg for Charlene…..”

Sometimes you simply shake your head and wonder what could have been……

Team Letten stopping so short in their investigation of Broussard era corruption is still a head scratcher IMHO: Former Chicago official booked with bribery in connection with Redflex red-light camera contract ~ Andrea Shaw Those wanting a trip down memory lane should click here.

Batter up! Broussard document dump Part Deux

July 25, 2012 was the day I made my first official visit to the Yenni Building and the assistant Parish Attorney that was initially assigned to handle public records for Team Young/Foshee was singing her swan song as she had to leave due to the no longer meeting the residency requirements in the Parish Charter … Continue reading “Batter up! Broussard document dump Part Deux”

Adventures in Jefferson Parish Leadership Fails. John Young and his ghosts plus Barry Bordelon sticks the tab on the taxpayers plus Sheriff Noodles on hot seat

Whew folks that is a mouthful! I am pleased to announce Slabbed will remain on the Jefferson Parish beat as there is never a dull moment in the “aorta of corruption”! First up is Parish Prez John Young. After studying this millage renewal thing for a few weeks I now draw 2 conclusions: There is a … Continue reading “Adventures in Jefferson Parish Leadership Fails. John Young and his ghosts plus Barry Bordelon sticks the tab on the taxpayers plus Sheriff Noodles on hot seat”

Sunday links plus docs for this is how we roll…..

Redflex!!!!!!! Red light camera firm admits it likely bribed Chicago official ~ David Kidwell On Friday the company announced the resignations of its president, its chief financial officer and its top lawyer. The head of Redflex’s Australian parent company conducted town hall meetings at the headquarters of its Phoenix-based subsidiary to tell employees there was … Continue reading “Sunday links plus docs for this is how we roll…..”

Let’s talk a bit more about Aaron Broussard’s “evidence of other crimes” involving the resort at Trout Point Nova Scotia and the use of SLAPP suits by his business associates in Canada.

After reading Drew Broach’s piece and the latest filing by the federal prosecutors in the bribery case involving disgraced former Parish President Aaron Broussard I came away with the distinct feeling I had seen the name of his original Louisiana based LLC set up to accept bribes from Parish contractors that went to buy real … Continue reading “Let’s talk a bit more about Aaron Broussard’s “evidence of other crimes” involving the resort at Trout Point Nova Scotia and the use of SLAPP suits by his business associates in Canada.”

Hurricane Isaac Miscellany: Becoming hot and bothered, inland creeks and rivers at historic highs, 2 types of levees and flooding sucks

Yep folks I think the post title pretty much sums things up. First up are the levees and dams including the one at Percy Quinn State Park that is a threat to break and flood an area inhabited by around 60,000 people.  Along those lines before Isaac hit Fox 8’s Bob Breck made a TeeVee funny … Continue reading “Hurricane Isaac Miscellany: Becoming hot and bothered, inland creeks and rivers at historic highs, 2 types of levees and flooding sucks”

Jefferson Parish open thread: We have lots to discuss.

A few examples of items needing a full fleshing out is the District D 24th JDC race involving Julie Quinn as she has an opponent. I’ll note Slabbed swam against the media current well over a year ago in maintaining Quinn had her sights set on the 24th JDC, not the State 5th Circuit Court … Continue reading “Jefferson Parish open thread: We have lots to discuss.”