The Lafayette city marshal’s Feb. 29 contempt hearing — for failing to turn over court-ordered documents responsive to a public records request — could be just the beginning of his legal troubles.
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In a reversal of fortune, the city marshal charged with hauling people to jail awaits possibly the same fate.
Long before coming under criminal investigation and getting slapped with more than $100,000 in civil fines and penalties, City Marshal Brian Pope mastered the art of political patronage. Just ask his legion of reserve deputies.
Marshaling a Defense at the Public’s Expense
Pope’s legal troubles have bled public coffers for close to $300,000, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop.
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