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(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

A Jeanerette man faces an attempted murder charge in an April shooting near Sorrel, the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office said.

St. Mary

Sheriff Gary Driskell reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff's Office responded to 33 complaints and made these arrests:

--Javon Joseph Robertson, 22, Jeanerette, was arrested at 12:37 p.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities.

On April 23, a detective with the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was contacted about a shooting that occurred on Desonier Road in the Sorrell area. The residence had been struck by gunfire.

Detectives opened an investigation and found evidence of gunfire on the home and around the property, along with video evidence from the area. Through the course of the investigation, Robertson was developed as a suspect in the incident.

A warrant was obtained for Robertson's arrest. On Tuesday, contact was made with Robertson at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, where he was already being held on charges related to a separate incident.

Robertson was arrested on the additional charges and remains incarcerated at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center. Bond for these charges was set at $575,000.

The SMPSO Investigations Division thanked the Baldwin Police Department and the Jeanerette Police Department for their assistance in this case. The investigation continues.

--Tom Nguyen, 68, Amelia, was arrested at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant alleging soliciting for prostitutes. Nguyen was released on a $500 bond.

Berwick

Chief David S. Leonard Sr. reported these arrests:

--David Cohn, 67, River Ridge, was arrested at 12:52 a.m. Sunday on charges of careless operation of a motor vehicle, possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

--David White, 68, Berwick, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday on outstanding warrants alleging domestic abuse battery (strangulation), false imprisonment, interfering with emergency communication and simple criminal damage to property.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 25 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Brooks Mitchell, 57, Terrebonne Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft (under $1,000) and as a fugitive from the New Orleans Police Department.

Franklin

Chief Cedric Handy reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to six calls for service over the past 24-hour reporting period and made this arrest:

--Carl Joseph, 31, Curtis Drive, Franklin, was arrested at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. Joseph was booked, processed and released to appear in 3rd Ward City Court.

PUBLIC NOTICE
As mandated by the by-laws of the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association, a general membership meeting has been scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00pm in the Festival Office, located at 715 Second St, Morgan City, Louisiana. This will be a joint Membership and Board Meeting. This meeting has the purpose of accepting nominations and elections of members to the Festival Board of Directors. This is an annual meeting.
Adv. Oct. 8, 10 and 15, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #2 OF THE PARISH OF ST. MARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS HELD ON
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
A regular monthly business meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Hospital Service District #2 of the Parish of St. Mary was held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. in the Media Room of the Morgan City Harbor & Terminal District Building located at 7327 Highway 182, Morgan City, LA 70380
PRESENT: Dr. William A. Cefalu, Jr., Angelena Brocato, Jackie Cheramie, William Mc- Carty, Thane Au- coin, Clarence Robinson, Jr. and Barry Dufrene
Also present: William E. Bourgeois, Counsel for Hospital Service District #2
Dr. Cefalu called the meeting to order and welcomed new Board Member, Barry Dufrene.
Dr. Cefalu lead in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll call was taken. Those Board Members present and those absent listed above.
On motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Board approv-ed and signed the Minutes of August 6, 2025.
Dr. Cefalu open-ed the floor for Guest/public comments, to which there were none. Raymond Pisani with Respiratory Therapy at Ochsner St. Mary (OSM) and Bill Decker with the Daily Review at- tended without comment.
Dr. Cefalu called for the Financial Report. Mrs. Cher-amie presented the Financial Re- port for the period ending July 31, 2025. Upon motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. McCarty and un- animously carried, the Board approv-ed the financials as presented.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Pitts & Matte Annual Financial Report. Mr. Matte provided the Board with the Annual Financial Report and briefly gave an overview of the contents of said re- port and the re- quirements for the review and the changes for next year’s Review/Audit. On motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Cheramie and un- animously carried, the Board accepted the Annual Financial Report as submitted.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Community Outreach. Mrs. Jennifer Wise, Chief Nursing Officer and CEO of OSM gave a brief update on the past, current/future events/activities scheduled for Community Outreach. She advised that in mid-August OSM hosted the Leadership St. Mary Group that the Chamber puts on every year - Health Fair Day. Brett Hernandez, Physical Therapist (OSM) was a team member this year. OSM also participated in another Chamber event, Commerce Luncheon, which in- cluded a presentation from the Youth Prevention Coalition head by Jasmine Dubois and Dwan Navarre is also very active in that Coalition and it deals a lot with suicide prevention, making healthy choices like not smoking/vaping. Presentations were made by Mrs. Wise and Attorney Bourgeois at the Atchafalaya Intracoastal Coalition (AIC) Meeting and Mrs. Wise will also make a presentation at the Kiwanis Club meeting. Further upcoming annual events were provided by Mrs. Wise. She also advised that OSM is on track with the EMTs starting later this month, credentials were completed, now working on electronic health records with EMTs to be working Tuesdays and Thursdays. Gastrointestinal Services - outpatient will begin late December, two (2) Nurse Practition- ers were hired that are working in the Thibodaux market and will be working between OSM and St. Anne. They will be in the Morgan City area two (2) days per week. OSM is also starting an Eccordigram rotation along side Fletcher to expand their radiology services/programs which will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays in which a couple of students will be hosted for about a seven (7) week rotation. Mrs. Wise also ad- vised that the sealing of the building is on schedule to be completed by the end of October and the installation of the HVAC is on schedule.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on OSM architectural, en- gineering and front entrance overhang. Attorney Bourgeois ad- vised the Board of the issues the contractor discovered regarding the en- trance overhang and explained the situation. He re- viewed with the Board the Change Orders submitted by ARL and each one was discussed. After discussion, on motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign Change Order #1, #2 and #3. Change Order #4 will be tabled and discussed further/decided upon at a later date. Attorney Bourgeois then discussed the two (2) Letters of Proposal for Conceptual Design Services submitted by Grace Design Studios, LLC re- garding the OSM Envelope Replacement and OSM Interior Renovations. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mrs. Brocato, second by Mr. Robinson and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign both proposal letters. Attorney Bourgeois further stated that the annual evaluation (repair/improvement, etc.) list from Ochsner had much higher numbers than originally submitted. He recommended that this matter be deferred to the next meeting pending his follow up meeting with Ochsner.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on Budget Planning. At- torney Bourgeois stated that in conjunction with the statements made by Mr. Matte, this Agenda item was just a heads up that within in the next month or so we will be working on developing a budget and putting together the first parts of the budget. He advised the Board to re- view the Local Government Budget Act and the Flowchart of the Statutory Mandates contained in their packets. A brief discussion was then held as to this matter.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action to auth-orize MOU with Liquidity Services Operations, LLC d/b/a GovDeals for online auction processing of surplus equipment. Attorney Bourgeois discussed the surplus equipment processing with OSM has run into some issues and that he had contacted the parish regarding their use of GovDeals. He advised that he had contacted GovDeals and they will come down, help hospital set up, log items in and process them, which is all legal. They will get their commission based on what is sold. After a brief discussion, on motion of Mr. Aucoin, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Dr. Cefalu to sign the MOU with GovDeals to start the online auction process for the surplus equipment.
Dr. Cefalu stated that item 12 on the Agenda will be passed at this time.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action to authorize the creation of a HSD #2 website, to include information on providers not em- ployed by OSM. Attorney Bourgeois discussed the information contained in their packet from Cy- press Tech regarding maintaining the website. Further discussions were held as to the costs of the service, to which At- torney Bourgeois said he would ob- tain further information and the matter will be taken up next month. He also requested that any Board Member who would like to be involved in this matter to contact him.
Dr. Cefalu called for discussion and any action on pediatric behavioral health services. Attorney Bourgeois said that while he was at- tending a community event he was approach by the Chamber President and community members/parents regarding concerns about pediatric behavioral health services and/or lack thereof. Further discussions were held as to this matter and the need to have further meetings with OSM and ob- tain numbers re- garding the needs of the community.
Dr. Cefalu presented his Chairman’s Report, to which he stated most had been discussed. He again stated the compliments being re- ceived as to the beautiful coating on the building, many other positive things being said by patient experience at OSM, leadership is doing a great job and community perception of the hospital is getting better and better.
On motion of Mrs. Cheramie, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the Board retired into Executive Session to discuss strategic planning pursuant to LA R.S. 46:1071, et seq.
With no other business to come before the Board, on motion of Mr. Robinson, second by Mrs. Brocato and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
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William A. Cefalu, Jr., M.D.,
Chairman
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Jackie Cheramie,
Secretary/Treasurer

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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on October 1, 2025, Delta South Louisiana Gas Company, LLC (“Delta South”), a natural gas public utility having facilities to permit the local distribution of natural gas to residential and commercial customers in the parishes listed below, filed with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) its Evaluation Report pursuant to its Gas Operation Rate Stabilization Plan (“RSP”) Rider for the test year ended June 30, 2025 (“TY 2025”), in accordance with LPSC Order No. U-37345. Delta South’s Gas Operations RSP filing, if approved by the LPSC as filed, will result in a rate increase of approximately $7.7 million annually inclusive of im- pacts due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”), effective as of December 30, 2025.
Affected Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Rapides, St. Helena, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Vermilion, Vernon, and Washington.
Delta South’s RSP filing for the 2025 Test Year reflects an Earned Return on Equity (“EROE”) of 5.30% and pursuant to the RSP’s cost of service sharing mechanism, the EROE requires a rate adjustment by Delta South. It is estimated that the requested net rate increase will have the following effect on average monthly bills: a Residential customer using 27 CCF will increase approximately $4.27; and a Small Commercial-Firm Service customer using 154 CCF will in- crease approximately $24.35.
The Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Telephone: (225) 342-3157
Toll Free (800) 256-2397
DELTA SOUTH LOUISIANA GAS COMPANY, LLC
Adv. Oct. 8, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Minutes
St. Mary Parish Tourist
Commission
dba Cajun Coast Tourism
September 17, 2025
St. Mary Parish Tourist Commission dba Cajun Coast Tourism held a business meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 4 pm at the Cajun Coast Office. The members were Kim Walden, Dwight Smith, Sandra Marshall, Herman Hartman, and Kayla Ewing. The members absent were Ed “Tiger” Verdin, Patsy Powell, Alfredia Ed- wards, and Keith Leonard. Also present were Carrie Stansbury and Christal Carter.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to accept the August minutes as written. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Mr. Hartman made a motion to accept the financial reports for August. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Stansbury gave an overview of the bureau’s activities.
Mr. Smith made a motion to adopt the Resolution for the Annual System Survey & Compliance Questionnaire & En- gagement Letter to the auditor. Ms. Ewing seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Amended Enterprise Fund Budget as presented. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 Amended General Fund Budget as presented. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Ewing made a motion to ap- prove the 2025-2026 Proposed Enterprise Fund Budget as presented in the amount of $211,157.29. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to approve COLA of 3% for all employees. Mr. Herman seconded the mo- tion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Ms. Marshall made a motion to approve 12% Re- tirement (SEP) for all full-time em- ployees. Mr. Smith seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the motion passed.
Mr. Smith made a motion to ap- prove the 2025-2026 Proposed General Fund Budget as presented in the amount of $1,003,158.00. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the mo- tion passed.
The Tourist Commission’s next board meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Cajun Coast Office.
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Leonard made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Edwards seconded the motion. With all members in favor, the meeting was adjourned.
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Herman Hartman,
Secretary
Adv. Oct. 8, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
ST. MARY PARISH WATER & SEWER COMMISSION NO. 1
834 WATERWORKS ROAD
P.O. BOX 309
AMELIA, LA. 70340
REGULAR
SESSION
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
The Board of Commissioners of St. Mary Parish Water & Sewer Commission No. 1 met in regular session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and was held at the office in Amelia, Louisiana at 6:00 P.M.
The President, Kenneth Mire called the meeting to order.
The Office Manager performed a roll call.
Board members present: Leroy Trim, Carla Gagliano, Charles Walters and Kenneth Mire.
Mr. Oscar Toups arrived at 6:03 P.M.
Absent: None
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
Others present: Brian Tabor, Larry Barras, Amanda Lacoste and Jane Aucoin
Public Comment/Appearances: None
Approval of the minutes of the meetings held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve and dispense the reading of the minutes for regular session held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Motion passed.
Executive Session (if necessary):
A. Discussion of pending litigation captioned “In the Matter of the Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability of Deloach Marine Services, LLC, as Owner Pro-Hac Vice and Operator of M/V Miss Mollye D,” bearing Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00416 in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in- volving Deloach, LA DOTD and the Commission re- garding the allision into the Bayou Ramos Bridge and the damaged water line.
B. To receive oral report regarding potential litigation and/or for the purpose of providing legal services related to the filing and litigation of a civil action for Rehabilitation of Gravity Filters at Water Treatment Plant project pursuant to the provisions of La. R.S. 42:17 that, in pertinent part, reads as follows:
A. A public body may hold an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42:16 for one or more of the following reasons:
(2) Strategy sessions or negotiations with respect to collective bargaining, prospective litigation after formal written demand, or litigation when an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body.
Unfinished Business: None
New Business:
A. Discussion and any action on matters discussed in executive session.
Allowed for public comment: None
B. Discussion and any action regarding an in- stallment plan for a customer’s bill.
Allowed for public comment: None
The Office Manager discussed the reason for a re- quest from a customer for an in- stallment plan.
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Carla Gagliano to give the Office Manager permission to work with the customer for up to a 3-month period. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Reports:
A. Engineering Report: None
B. Manager’s Report:
The Plant Manager informed the Board about events and details on water plant and field operations.
C. Outstanding Bills Report
A motion was made by Oscar Toups and seconded by Leroy Trim to approve payment of the outstanding monthly bills. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Other Business allowed under Act 861: None
Adjournment
A motion was made by Charles Walters and seconded by Carla Gagliano to ad- journ the meeting at 7:00 P.M. All voted aye. Motion carried.
(S) Kenneth Mire
Kenneth Mire,
President
(S) Carla Gagliano
Carla Gagliano,
Secretary/Treasurer
Adv. Oct. 8, 2025

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PUBLIC NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE
Sixteenth
Judicial District
Court
——
PARISH OF
ST. MARY
——
STATE OF
LOUISIANA
Beier Radio, L.L.C
Vs. No. 139447
Div “C”
Swiftships, LLC,
Jeffery Leleux,
and
Shehraze Shah
TAKE NOTICE,
that by virtue of
Writ of Fifa issued
out of the Honorable
16th Judicial
District Court, in
and for the Parish
of St. Mary, and to
me directed, in the
above numbered
and entitled suit, I
have seized the following
mentioned
and described
property, to wit:
N o n - e x e m p t
movable property:
M/V RISEN SUN
United States
Coast Guard Official
No.: 1255897
Hull Identification
No.: 9773105
Vessel Owner:
Swiftships, LLC
Hailing Port:
Morgan City, LA
Length: 182.9
feet
Breadth: 34 feet
Depth: 14.6 feet
to satisfy the
sum of FOUR
HUNDRED FOUR
T H O U S A N D
NINE HUNDRED
EIGHTY NINE
AND 09/100
( $ 4 0 4 , 9 8 9 . 0 9 )
DOLLARS, plus
attorney’s fees and
costs in the
amount of
$10,137.87; and
for judicial interest
on the judgment
amount
starting April 2,
2024 and also, all
costs, as well as all
sheriff ’s costs and
commission
All successful
bidders must have
cash, cashier’s
check or a verifiable
letter of credit
in favor of said bidder
from a solvent
bank, savings and
loan association or
other such financial
institution
authorized to do
business in the
state of Louisiana
and full payment
must be made on
the date of sale.
Letter must state
that money is
available on the
date of sale.
I shall expose
the same at public
sale, for Cash,
according to law
WITH appraisement
to the last
and highest bidder,
at the principal
front door of
the 1st floor lobby
area of the Court
House in the Parish
of St. Mary,
Town of Franklin,
Louisiana, on
Wednesday, the
15th day of October
A.D., 2025, between
the legal
hours commencing
at 10 O’Clock A.M.
Sheriff ’s Office
Parish of St. Mary,
La.
Thursday, the 18th
day of May A.D.,
2025
GARY L.
DRISKELL,
SHERIFF
By: Heidi Rineholt
Deputy Sheriff
Adv. Oct. 1, 3, 8

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If you see “John Bel Edwards — Senate” signs around Baton Rouge or online, don’t get too excited. They’re not exactly official. 
The conventional wisdom continues to be that Edwards is not going to run for the U.S. Senate, though as of this writing, he has not publicly declared his intentions one way or the other. Meanwhile, other Democrats who might otherwise be running don’t want to waste time and money mounting a race against the former governor that they can’t win. 
Logan Wolf, a Baton Rouge-based Democrat who volunteered for both of Edwards’ campaigns for governor, decided to give JBE a little nudge. He’s urging Edwards, in a way that he hopes is respectful, to either announce he’s running, or announce he’s not. 
He took the logo from Edwards’ last campaign, edited it on his phone to say “Senate” instead of “Governor,” and planned to have two yard signs printed for himself and a fellow like-minded activist. 
He made the order about two weeks ago, though for several days he didn’t have a chance to pick them up. While they were still at the shop, he got a call from Politico. 
“I don’t know how it got to Politico,” Wolf said “I don’t know how it made it to Twitter.”
He has heard, but cannot confirm, that someone associated with U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy saw the signs and spread the word in their circle. Lots of political folks are having signs made, so perhaps someone just caught a glimpse. 
KPEL radio personality Joe Cunningham took to social media on Friday to say he had gotten word that Edwards was running. He didn’t cite any sources, so it’s possible he knows something the rest of us don’t, but it appears that the chatter can be traced back to Wolf’s signs. 
In the unlikely event that Edwards does run for Senate, Louisiana political pundits generally say he would be a decided underdog. Serving in Congress is a more inherently partisan role than being governor, and the Democratic brand is weak in most of the state. (You can read more about his chances, and what the focus on Edwards means for the Democratic Party, in LaPolitics.)
But Wolf sees a path to victory, noting Edwards’ two statewide wins. Donald Trump might be popular in Louisiana, but his campaign trips to the state were not enough to dethrone the incumbent. 
“To have a positive approval rating in this state as a Democratic governor is a damn hard thing to do, and he did it,” Wolf said. 
So John Bel would be his first choice. But if he’s not interested, Wolf would like to see him officially declare his non-candidacy to give someone like Sen. Jay Luneau a fair opening. 
“I hope the former governor is not too pissed off at me for doing this,” he said. “We’re really ready for him to tell us if he wants to run or not.”
And if he doesn’t do so soon, Wolf’s self-funded nudge campaign might continue for a bit longer. 
“You might see some signs start popping up around the city of Baton Rouge, and around Amite as well,” Wolf said. Amite is Edwards’ hometown.
For more Louisiana political news, visit www. LaPolitics.com or follow Alford on X @ LaPoliticsNow.

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted last week for lying to Congress.
Some say Comey’s indictment was payback for his continuing criticism of President Donal Trump.
I’m not sure in reading the facts, but I could tell you from my research that Comey did a huge disservice to a professor at LSU.
Anyone following high profile public issues in Louisiana is certainly aware of how Comey bungled the biggest case he ever handled embroiling a former LSU professor.
The incident involved anthrax attacks in the nation’s capital that killed fivepeople and infected 17 others, causing the entire U.S. Capitol’s mail system to shut down.
Comey headed up the FBI investigation, and his incompetence and recklessness all but destroyed the reputation and health of LSU researcher Steven Hatfill.
It’s a long and convoluted story, but it was obvious to any neutral observer that Hatfill was innocent and the FBI had the wrong man.
He was a virologist (one who only studies viruses), and he never even handled anthrax.
But Congress was screaming about an attack on America and the FBI needed a scapegoat.
A few unreliable rumormongers mentioned Hatfill’s name that led Comey and Company to pounce all over the blameless researcher.
So just what evidence of Hatfill’s guilt did Comey have on the quiet LSU academic? Ah, don’t sell Comey short.
After all, he had heard of a couple of guys out in California that had trained bloodhounds to supposedly “sniff out” anthrax.
Now remember, if you sniff the stuff, it kills you, but that minor fact did not deter Comey.
He sicced the bloodhounds on Hatfill and announced to congress that one of LSU’s best and brightest was the guilty party.
The dog handlers were later found by a California court to be quite unreliable, with the judge stating that the prosecution’s dog handler was “as biased as any witnesses that this court has ever seen.”
But Comey persisted. When he was asked by a skeptical Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz if he was sure that Hatfill was the perpetrator, Comey replied that he was “absolutely certain” they weren’t making a mistake.
Seven years later, Hatfill was exonerated and the FBI paid him $5.85 million because of Comey’s unjust prosecution. But he did not have the decency to apologize and acknowledge his serious blunder. Comey’s sidekick, current special prosecutor Robert Mueller was just as graceless and unprofessional as Comey. When asked about the false charges against Hatfill, Mueller would only say: “I do not apologize for any aspect of the investigation.” He added that it would be erroneous “to say there were mistakes.”
LSU also has a black eye from the Comey investigation. LSU hired him as the associate director of its new program designed to train firefighters and other emergency personnel to respond to terrorist acts and natural disasters. But when the FBI began its investigation, Hatfill was fired without even being given a hearing. This too brought shame on the state’s flagship.
Comey did his best to destroy a decent and innocent LSU professor. He has proven to be manipulative, incompetent and calculating. So whether he’s convicted as charged, the former FBI has proven to be both incompetent and vindictive. The best we can say about him is, “good riddance,” whether he is convicted or not. His false charges against a decent LSU professor will go down in history, that’s not only wrong, but patently un-American.
Peace and Justice
Jim Brown
Jim Brown’s syndicated column appears each week in numerous newspapers throughout the nation and on websites worldwide. You can read all his past columns and see continuing updates at http://www.jimbrownusa.com.