corruption

Nagin's Legal Battle Begins In Federal Court

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is officially battling his federal corruption charges. He made his first appearance before a judge, and pleaded not guilty.

Nagin Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Corruption Charges

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:05:31 +0000

Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges in a federal indictment alleging corruption. He’s free on $100,000 bond.

Nagin Set For Arraignment In Federal Court

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Former Mayor Ray Nagin is scheduled to appear later today in federal court to answer corruption charges. It’s his first court date after being indicted on 21 charges.

Prosecutors: Broussard Should Pay $230K

The Associated Press — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:51:14 +0000

Federal prosecutors argue former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard should be ordered to forfeit more than $230,000 in cash as part of his sentence for pleading guilty to corruption charges.

Nagin Arraignment Delayed Until Feb. 20

The Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:32:36 +0000

A federal judge has postponed an arraignment for former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin on charges he accepted bribes and gratuities from city contractors in exchange for helping them secure millions of dollars in work for the city.

U.S. Attorney Dana Boente's Full Statement on Nagin Indictment

Jason Saul — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:32:38 +0000

The full text of U.S. Attorney Dana Boente's statement released today regarding the indictment of former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin.

C. RAY NAGIN, FORMER NEW ORLEANS MAYOR, INDICTED ON FEDERAL BRIBERY, HONEST SERVICES WIRE FRAUD, MONEY LAUNDERING, CONSPIRACY, AND TAX CHARGES

Full Text of the Ray Nagin Indictment

Jason Saul — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:20:09 +0000

Read the entire text of the indictment issued today against former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin.

Download the file (.pdf).

Grand Jury Indicts Ray Nagin On Corruption Charges

Bill Chappell — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:06:00 +0000

Former New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin has been indicted on 21 counts of bribery and other corruption charges by a federal grand jury. When he became the city's mayor in 2002, Nagin, a former cable TV executive, promised to revive New Orleans' economy, and its trust in the city's government.

From New Orleans, member station WWNO's Eileen Fleming reports for NPR's Newscast that Nagin faces charges of "wire fraud, money laundering, taking bribes and filing false tax returns. Nagin is accused of profiting from city dealings....

Ex-N.O. Councilman Gets New Prison Reporting Date

The Associated Press — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 20:00:00 +0000

A federal judge has extended a deadline for former New Orleans city councilman Jon Johnson to report to prison.

Feds: Broussard Guilty Plea Waives Misconduct Claim

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:40:01 +0000

Federal prosecutors deny any misconduct in their prosecution of former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard. And they say his guilty plea makes his allegation of misconduct legally irrelevant.