The INDsider -> Leslie Turk WED, MAR 4 6:03AM by Leslie Turk

Peep Goat: U.S. Attorney Washington out

In today's column, Peep Goat has the scoop on potential replacements for Western District U.S. Attorney Donald Washington.

Appointed by former President George W. Bush, Washington will likely be replaced by the Obama administration, with significant influence on his successor coming from Democratic U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu. State Rep. Rick Gallot Jr. of Ruston is the frontrunner, Peep Goat reports, with state Sen. Eric LaFleur of Ville Platte jockeying along with Hank Gowen, an LSU Board of Supervisors member from Shreveport. Both are very capable, but the bus is already filled with white males.

Since Landrieu committed to keeping Jim Letten in the Eastern District, and Don Cazayoux is a lock in the Middle District, things don’t stack up well for any white male. Gallot, who is black, may be a shoo-in.

Who is Peep Goat? Still in mourning over the loss of his distant relative and mentor Deep Throat — and not one to let a great tradition die — Peep Goat was finally coaxed out of the shadows to bring reliable sources and piercing insight to The Independent's readers. Peep’s contributions run more weekly than not — as the spirits move him, or her. You see, Peep’s identity, by its very nature, must remain a closely guarded secret known only to management here at the paper.

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written by Glen Sullivan , March 04, 2009 - 09:32 pm

I don't suppose we could ever expect our government to get over the "paint job" people have and just hire people on the basis of their merit? I mean, does the fact of having one's ancestors in the equitorial regions of the earth, and therefore of darker skin due to millions of years of adaptation to a hot environment on the part of countless ancestors HAVE TO COUNT AS AN ADVANTAGE when applying for a government post? Huh??

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written by Barbara Ann Jackson , March 27, 2009 - 04:43 pm

Jim Letten is the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, located in CORRUPT New Orleans. LettenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s pattern of behavior demonstrates that he selects and chooses whom he prosecutes / investigates. His behavior further demonstrates that he conceals and / or distorts facts and evidence, abusing his authority and position for persons he chooses to shield. JUDICIAL CORRUPTION in Louisiana's Federal Court system is an incredibly unabashed realism. Letten demonstrates repeated acts of covering for certain judges and judicial improprieties and unconstitutional activities; and LettenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s role in concealing identities of Johns who patronized the New Orleans Canal Street Brothel -inclusive of U. S. Senator David Vitter- when the brothel was raided is rumored to be the reason why Congressman Vitter got Letten promoted from acting U.S. Attorney to U.S. Attorney. Also, the fact that federal Judge Thomas Porteous is now being considered for impeachment from the bench, supports conclusions that Letten did in fact "doctor" the facts and evidence Letten submitted to the Washington Feds when Porteous was being scrutinized concerning the Ã¢â?¬Å?Operation Wrinkled RobeÃ¢â?¬Â scandal. Various other wrongful acts by Letten on behalf of certain wealthy persons attests that New Orleans corruption will not change. Letten MUST BE REPLACED! For irrefutable proof of LettenÃ¢â?¬â?¢s disturbing manner of conduct, here are a few links to check out:

Ã¢â??Âhttp://timespicayuneonusattyjimletten.blogspot.com/

Ã¢â??Âhttp://www.lawgrace.org/2007/09/20/new-orleans-feds-who-will-be-the-next-going-morial-victim

Ã¢â??Âhttp://www.lawgrace.org/2007/08/15/amazing-new-orleans-u-s-attorney-jim-letten-desite-ignore-concealing-foreclosure-frauds-david-vitter-and-judge-porteous/

Ã¢â??Âhttp://www.lawgrace.org/2008/01/05/united-states-chief-justice-robertÃ¢â?¬â?¢s-aim-to-raise-to-raise-federal-judges-pay-is-revolting-new-orleans-federal-judiciary-call-to-impeach-judge-g-thomas-porteous/

Ã¢â??Âhttp://www.lawgrace.org/2008/09/14/lehman-brothersÃ¢â?¬â?¢-mortgage-troubles-nationally-evidence-of-foreclosure-fraud-deception-and-conspiracy-with-wells-fargo-deceptive-judicial-filings/

Ã¢â??Âhttp://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2009/03/vitter_urges_landrieu_to_retai.html#comments
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Barbara Ann Jackson
Law & Grace, Inc

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