Jerry Larpenter

Jerry Joseph Larpenter is the current sheriff and tax collector of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. In August 2016, it was reported that Larpenter's deputies raided the residence of a local anti-corruption blogger on criminal defamation charges after posts examining the business relationships of local parish politicians.[1][2] The anti-corruption blogger claimed that an insurance contract for parish government was awarded without going through a public bid process and without a required ordinance.[3] Local newspaper The Daily Comet pointed out that Larpenter's wife is employed by the same insurance business.[4]

In July 2017, a judge for the US District Court in Louisiana handed down a ruling that strips Larpenter of immunity in the law suit brought against him by the local anti-corruption blogger for violating her rights.[5]

A political opponent previously accused Larpenter of using parish government money for personal expenses, such as hunting trips.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Katie; Hammer, David (August 3, 2016). "Terrebonne Sheriff raids house to expose 'Esposedat' anti-corruption blog". WWL-TV. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. ↑ LaChance, Naomi (August 4, 2016). "Sheriff Raids House to Find Anonymous Blogger Who Called Him Corrupt". The Intercept. Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ Hammer, David (August 5, 2016). "Terrebonne judge stands by search warrant to unmask online commenter, and is quoted in saying "If you're gonna lie about me and make it under a fictitious name, I'm gonna come after you," (WWLTV Interview)". WWL-TV. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Moore, Katie; Hammer, David (August 6, 2016). "Disputed insurance contract heads to Terrebonne Parish Council on Monday". The Daily Comet. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Federal Court Strips Immunity From Sheriff Who Tried To Silence A Critic By Having Him Arrested". techdirt. August 8, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Sheriff of 'Cajun Justice' Called Out on Football Trips, Baby Oil". NOLA Defender. July 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
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