LSP investigates after videos surface

By: TONY MARKS Editor Louisiana State Police has launched an investigation into the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office after multiple videos surfaced online of deputies abusing inmates. According to reports, inmates can be seen as they are slapped, slammed on a desk, choked, and maced. Sheriff Charles Guillory stated, “State police came to me a few days ago and showed me the video briefl...

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