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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The trial of former Lafayette Assistant District Attorney Gary Haynes on federal charges of bribery and conspiracy has begun. Haynes is charged with conspiracy to engage in bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds (two counts), use of a facility in interstate commerce in aid of bribery (two counts), conspiracy to commit money laundering and obstruction of ju…See the Story
Gary Haynes Kickback Trial Begins in Lafayette Federal Court
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FBI · LafayetteA Lafayette Assistant District Attorney on trial in federal court for bribery involving the DA's office overheard a co-conspirator talking about a Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries kickback scheme and bought into that deal, too, according to witness testimony reported by our media partners at The Advocate.Dusty Guidry, who pleaded guilty in March 2023 to three felony counts in a plea deal with federal prosecutors, testified Thursday…See the Story
Dusty Guidry Takes the Stand in Bribery Trial
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Lafayette, Louisiana · LafayetteLAFAYEETE, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette Consolidated Government introduced a new drainage project along Johnston Street during a public meeting Tuesday night. The project aims to alleviate flooding in downtown Lafayette, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus and the Freetown area. The proposed project involves installing a new trunk line under Johnston Street to replace the current drainage pipes, which are about 100 years old. This ini…See the Story
Lafayette's New Drainage Project Set to Reduce Downtown Flooding
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