I began my journalism career in New Orleans, La., where this kind of thing can happen, and then fester and grow.
The judge got it right: "Despicable."
More from the Fed who busted him: "It is a travesty when public officials use their position to enrich themselves at the expense of the citizens they are entrusted to represent. What is most reprehensible is when that occurs as the subject hides behind a church or charity, reducing the credibility of both the religious institution and the political office."
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From my friend Old School Bob, who first directed me to the story:
"I should point out though that since the levees failed, this city has reawakened to ruthlessly pursue these bastards. We have put away loads of this scum, let the sun shine in on public transactions, gotten rid of who knows how many corrupt 'authorities,' have had very encouraging results from rebuilding our schools that were once the crappiest... See More places on earth to learn. We have a new mayor and administration that is combing through Shitty Hall. The notoriously crooked police department is being supervised by Feds, State, and a bulldog of an independent police monitor and we have a Police Chief committed to a positive outcome. For this first time in years I have hope rather than skepticism. So when you hear this stuff now, please think of this as a massive housecleaning versus just another scum whose luck ran out or whose patron turned state's evidence."
Love that guy. He's old school.
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