November 02, 2011
Former Louisiana lawmaker Renee Gill Pratt was reportedly sentenced late Wednesday to more than seven years in prison following her racketeering conviction in connection with political operative Mose Jefferson's misuse of more than $1 million in federal and state grant money.
July 25, 2011
A federal jury on Monday reportedly found a former Louisiana lawmaker guilty of one count of racketeering in connection with political operative Mose Jefferson's alleged misuse of more than $1 million in federal and state grant money.
July 11, 2011
A former Louisiana lawmaker accused of racketeering can present evidence that she is a law-abiding citizen who has made a positive impact on her community, after a federal judge on Monday shot down prosecutors' attempts to exclude the testimony.
May 27, 2011
A former Louisiana state representative pled not guilty in federal court Wednesday to racketeering charges in connection with political operative Mose Jefferson's alleged misuse of federal and state grant money.
March 30, 2011
A Louisiana federal judge on Tuesday denied a former Louisiana state representative's motion to be acquitted of federal racketeering charges in connection with political operative Mose Jefferson's alleged misuse of federal and state grant money.