Mayor Ryan Williams Denies Malfeasance Allegations

Ville Platte mayor issues statement following arrest; calls charges "meritless"

Williams was arrested by the Louisiana State Police on a charge of malfeasance in office last week.

Mayor Ryan Williams denies malfeasance allegations

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — Attorneys for Ryan Williams are speaking out following his recent arrest on a charge of malfeasance in office. His lawyers claimed through a social media post on Facebook that the allegations are “baseless” and he is confident on maintaining his innocence. In a statement released this week, Williams’ legal team [...]

Lawyer for Ville Platte mayor speaks out; claims charges will be dropped in public corruption case

VILLE PLATTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The lawyer for one of five local officials arrested on public corruption charges is speaking out and proclaiming his client's innocence. The lawyer for Ville Platte Mayor Ryan Williams said the accusations are false.…

Mayor's attorney issues statement on his arrest

Last week, Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams was one of several public officials arrested in a State Police probe accusing them of sharing information with unauthorized people.To read our story, click here.On Monday, Lake Charles criminal defense attorney Todd Clemons issued the following statement:"It is our privilege to represent Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams regarding his arrest last week on the charge of Malfeasance in Office b…

Ville Platte mayor's attorney issues statement following malfeasance arrest

VILLE PLATTE - Following troopers arresting the Ville Platte mayor for malfeasance in office, an attorney representing the mayor called the accusation "baseless."Mayor Ryan Williams, 40, was arrested alongside four other public officials by the Louisiana State Police. The five are accused of accessing a state or government database and sharing information from it with a person accused of a crime. State Police said the information had details abo…