Tagged: New Orleans corruption

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6:00 am
Thu July 19, 2012

Two Seats Now Open in New Orleans Council Special Election After Johnson's Plea

The New Orleans City Council will have two open seats on the November 6 ballot. The second vacancy comes after District E Councilman Jon Johnson’s guilty plea to federal corruption charges.

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4:05 pm
Wed July 18, 2012

Councilman Jon Johnson Resigns, Pleads Guilty to Corruption

Credit New Orleans City Council
Councilman Jon Johnson

A New Orleans city councilman is resigning his office after pleading guilty to corruption. Federal charges link Hurricane Katrina relief to the politician’s failed-campaign fund.

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