LSU basketball coach Will Wade has asked for his suspension to be lifted, so he can return to his coaching duties immediately. LSU’s legal counsel also released its own statement today saying Coach Wade will remain suspended until he talks with unversity administration about a reported FBI wire tap that has Wade allegedly discussing an offer to a recruit. Glen Guilbeau, who covers LSU for the USA Today Network, says LSU is just trying to stay in the NCAA’s good graces.
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Caddo authorities are on the hunt for a 56-year-old James Sloan, who allegedly broke into a home where his ex girlfriend was living, and initiated a confrontation that led to a shooting. Sloan reportedly shot a man, identified as Terry Jones, twice in the buttox during the incident, and then tied and gagged his ex and her two children. Sloan ultimately escaped and is on the run, but did shoot at deputies while leaving the house.
Former Avoyelles Correctional Center Warden Nate Cain has pleaded guilty to charges in his federal trial on corruption charges. US Attorney David Joseph for the Western District of Louisiana says Cain’s guilty plea admits to stealing more than 150-thousand dollars in taxpayer money for personal items, but Defense attorney John McLindon says Cain has only pleaded guilty to purchasing gun parts for personal use with state dollars, the other charges have been dismissed…
Cut 8 (11) “…replaced it.”
Cain will be sentenced June 17th. He faces up to 20 years in prison, a 250-thousand dollar fine per count and restitution. McLindon says Cain is ready to face whatever consequences come his way…
Cut 9 (11) “…differently.”