Topic: Oliver Thomas

Watchdog begins work in New Orleans

AP News - 1623 days ago
Government Watchdog Begins Work in New Orleans, Hoping for More Support in Order to BiteHe's a government watchdog without any teeth _ for now.Robert Cerasoli, who was hired this summer to find waste and fight corruption in New Orleans government ...

Former La. film commissioner charged

AP News - 1642 days ago
Former Louisiana Film Commissioner Charged With Bribery for Abusing Tax Credit SystemLouisiana's former film commissioner has been charged with taking $65,000 in bribes by abusing a system of tax credits meant to lure film production to the state, federal prosecutors ...

New Orleans council member pleads guilty

AP News - 1646 days ago
New Orleans City Council Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Bribery Charge, Resigns His PostThe vice president of the City Council, once thought to be a likely candidate for mayor in 2010, pleaded guilty Monday to taking $15,000 in bribes from a ...