Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption

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For decades, Louisiana lawmakers at all levels of government have been caught up in corruption allegations.

By Chris Hippensteel

Hundred-dollar bills stashed in a freezer. Riverboat casino licenses sold to the highest bidder. Truckloads of granite traded in a quid pro quo.

Louisiana has a long and colorful history of political corruption allegations, which for decades have ensnared lawmakers at many levels of government. The most recent was Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans, who was indicted on Friday after a lengthy federal investigation.

Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption

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