NOLA Posts First Victory in Brake Tag Corruption

The Times-Picayune reports that New Orleans prosecutors posted their first jury trial victory that resulted from City Hall's sweeping investigation of alleged corruption at the city's vehicle inspection stations. The conviction was only a partial win, however, because the former employee on trial was convicted of malfeasance in office, but acquitted of public bribery. "Of the remaining cases to grow out of the brake tag station investigation, two have resulted in guilty pleas. One defendant was acquitted, and three are awaiting trial. "

Posted by AJR at March 11, 2003 10:54 AM