Attorney Chesson to serve 10 days on contempt charge - American Press

Attorney Chesson to serve 10 days on contempt charge - American Press

A Lake Charles attorney is serving jail time for allegedly recording in the courtroom. Judge Cynthia Guillory sentenced Christian Drew Chesson, 56, to 10 days in jail after holding him in contempt of court for recording during his own custody case. In Louisiana, unauthorized recording, broadcasting or photographing inside a courtroom is prohibited. Under the Louisiana Supreme Court Code of Judicial Conduct, trial judges have the authority to con…