Jefferson Parish Councilman Roberts sues over campaign flier

The race for Jefferson Parishâ€™s council at large seat has found its way into a courtroom. Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts sued his opponent Tim Baudier for distributing a campaign flier that alleges Roberts has ties to organized crime. The flier lists what Baudierâ€™s team calls a Jefferson Parish organized crime chart. It has former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard as the boss ...

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Source: FOX 8 New Orleans

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