News -> INDReporter FRI, JUL 8 11:42AM by Walter Pierce

Pierre addresses allegations

Faced with a fusillade of incriminations, presumably from supporters of state Rep. Rickey Hardy, Vincent Pierre has addressed, point-by-point, accusations leveled against him in the comment section at theind.com and elsewhere regarding his character.

Within an hour after our June 28 blog, “Pierre announces bid for state House 44,” was posted, the attacks on Pierre began. He was accused of welshing on his child support payments, of bearing a child out of wedlock and resigning from a previous job at the Louisiana Lottery amid sexual-harassment allegations.

Pierre denies them all. He acknowledges that he is separated from his wife, but maintains they enjoy a healthy relationship centered around the rearing of their sons. While documents from the 15th Judicial Court in Lafayette from last December show that Pierre did in fact fall behind on his $1,400-per-month child support obligation, he says he has caught up and that he and his wife, who are separated but not divorced, “have an amicable financial agreement concerning the welfare of our children and we’re both acting in accordance with that agreement,” adding that “we’re great friends and she’s in full support of my running for office.”

Pierre also denies the allegations about out-of-wedlock paternity — a personal issue this newspaper is loath to broach. “I have three beautiful boys — Joshua, Kyle and Luke — and they’re all for my current wife; that’s the extent of my fatherhood,” Pierre insists.

When the sexual harassment charge was leveled against Pierre at theind.com, we contacted Lottery officials concerning the circumstances of his departure. In an email, Robin Schooling, vice president of human resources, replied only that “Vincent Pierre was employed by the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and ... he voluntarily resigned.”

Pierre vehemently denies allegations concerning his resignation from Louisiana Lottery: “I was never accused of sexual harassment charges at the Louisiana Lottery and I have never been accused at any job of sexual harassment.”

Pierre and Hardy will face off on Oct. 22 in the primary election for state House of Representatives District 44, the seat Hardy has held for four years and a seat long held by Pierre’s uncle, Wilfred Pierre.


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written by Appalled , July 08, 2011 - 05:34 pm
Why would anyone want to do public service today? The Ind should not even allow such allegations have to be answered. If the paper "loathe to broach" a subject, why do they broach the subject? Does money mean so much that they participate in character destruction?
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written by Walter Pierce , July 08, 2011 - 05:46 pm
Appalled,
The allegations against Pierre were made by anonymous readers in the comment section to the June 28 story announcing Pierre's candidacy. Some of the allegations are serious and speak to Pierre's fitness to hold office.
The comment section for stories on newspaper websites is a brave new world for journalism. While we try to allow readers as much leeway as possible to express their opinions, our court system has yet to definitively delineate defamation by anonymous website users.
This newspaper looked into the more serious allegations made against Vincent Pierre in the comment section for that June 28 story. Today he addressed them directly.
Personally, I don't think Pierre fathering a "love child" is anyone's business but his own. But the allegation was made, and we thought it fair to allow him to answer to it rather than to simply let it float out there in cyberspace.
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written by Colon Flow , July 08, 2011 - 06:00 pm
Oh no, I think theind is getting into my voice mail.
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written by Truth , July 08, 2011 - 07:48 pm
Pierre is a liar, no way around it. I don't want a liar in office. I would vote for anyone but him.
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written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , July 08, 2011 - 07:50 pm
COLON FLOW, TAKE AN ENEMA...OH take two, one orally three times a day as required.
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written by The truth is... , July 08, 2011 - 07:56 pm
Pierre is a liar like his uncle before him. The truth will alllllll come out now since he chooses to pursue this.
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written by Coullion , July 08, 2011 - 08:34 pm
Unless the IND (Walter Pierce) has solid proof the blogs were written by supporters of Rickey Hardy, he/The IND is no better than the bloggers. Mr. Pierre has every right to answer the allegations if he chooses but to print that the accusations were "... presumably from supporters of state Rep. Rickey Hardy" without solid proof, there by smearing Mr. Hardy's name somewhat and or campaign, very shoddy journalism. It is not a reporters job to presume but to report the facts.
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written by You shoud know this: , July 08, 2011 - 11:00 pm
This is from a HEARING OFFICER CONFERENCE REPORT FOR CUSTODY AND VISITATION:
FILED WITH THE CLERK OF COURT, LAFAYETTE PARISH, LA 2010 DEC – 8 PM 2:07
DELANNA MARIE HEBERT PIERRE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
v. DOCKET NO. 2010-5880-M2
VINCENT JOSEPH PIERRE LAFAYETTE PARISH, LOUISIANA
(X) Other: After giving the father credit for $1,290.00 child support payments he made since 9/7/10, Hearing officer finds that the child support arrearage due to retroactivity to 9/7/10 through 12/14/10 totals $3,473.70. Defendant shall repay these arrearages at the rate of $100.00 per month until the arrearages paid in full.
(X) Other: The parties have three minor children. The mother acknowledged that the father has paid $1,290.00 toward child support since the date of judicial demand, September 7, 2010.
(X) Other: Although both parties initially requested exclusive use of the family home, during the HOC the respective attorneys of party indicated that neither client wants exclusive use of the home. Mr. Pierre currently lives in the family home. Mrs. Pierre and the children live with her father.
HEARING OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATIONS:
(X) That defendant, Vincent Pierre, be ordered to pay child support of $1,443.55 per month, payable ½ by the 1st day of each month, commencing on the 7th day of September, 2010.
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE this 7th day of December, 2010 at Lafayette, Louisiana
Signed by VANNESSA D. RANDALL, HEARING OFFICER
DELANNA MARIE HEBERT PIERRE, PLAINTIFF DEFENDANT, VINCENT JOSEPH PIERRE
JOSLYN ALEX, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF JANET DUNN MALBROUGH, ATTORNEY

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written by The Watcher , July 09, 2011 - 01:01 am
I agree with Coullion. I am not a supporter of Rickey Hardy. But given the choice between a tried and true liar, sneak like Pierre and an honest hard working simple mind like Rickey Hardy, I will choose the likes of Rickey Hardy every time. I believe that most others would as well.
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written by omg3 , July 09, 2011 - 01:06 am
Public Records now what, Anybody can access public records Pierre is not the first to pay child support. That do not have nothing to do with the Problem in Baton Rouge we need a new Face in District 44.Hardy time is up, Slander time is up Pierre is REAL!!! Pierre will succeed no matter what!!! Its community love and support. Northsdian Shotgun put the barrel in your mouth with all that crazy talk. Pierre District 44 Winners Win!!!!!!! Billboards everywhere
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written by llls , July 09, 2011 - 01:07 am
Pierre District 44!!!!!!! Pierre!!!!! District 44 enough said!!!
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written by Charlotte Thib , July 09, 2011 - 01:10 am
Bottom line: Do you want Pierre as your representative? If yes, then you are saying Pierre represents your way of life.

Rep. Hardy has made a name as a no-nonsense, clean person, working for his constituents. Do you want him as your representative? If yes, then you are saying he represents your aspirations (for you and your community.)
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written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , July 09, 2011 - 03:29 am
We are overrun with lowlife politicians, they breed faster than wild hogs and they are as fithy and greedy as a mama Sow, and vincent will fit right in since joey and the cronys are good ole boys cronys of Wily Wilfred, they will make room for a natural like PIERRE in the clique and he will be heading the "Lets do the Homeys, he's a natural, like Joey selliing birdseed one day and bulls... the next. What a gang.
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written by BoFred , July 09, 2011 - 03:32 am
I'm not even sure if I can vote for him, but I have appreciated Rep Rick Hardy so far. As far as I can tell, he's doing his job and not trying to make friends if that gets in the way of his job. I guess Hardy must be stepping on toes if "they" are trying to hard to replace him. I like the thought Rep Hardy is stepping on toes, rocking the boat. I'd like to see him in for at least 4 more years.
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written by No name like the rest of these fools... , July 09, 2011 - 07:36 pm
It is so obvious that these negative comments are from Ricky's people... "The Independant" is just not equiped to handle a serious race. This "want to be" newspaper is just not the place.....I am encouraging everyone to please seak the real issues from major newspapers and other sources. This Newspaper is a joke and who have time for this...
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written by LAFAYETTE NATIVE RESIDING IN CALIFORNIA , July 09, 2011 - 08:36 pm
I've been alleging in theind comment section for almost a year that Ricky Hardy has evaded paying taxes on his housewashing and yard mowing business. Theind has shut my comment down many times.

Now, all of a sudden, when allegations are made about someone whom they don't support, investigating comments made on their blog is worth looking into.

Theind is proving that they are the fox fake news equivalent of journalism in Lafayette.

You guys are such phonies.

SMART POWER ROCKS!
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written by ragin_cajun , July 10, 2011 - 04:14 am
LNRIC --

dude..
"Theind has shut my comment down many times"

look back at then things that you've posted....
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written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , July 10, 2011 - 01:13 pm
Laf Native, You surround yourself with people who demand so little of you........ascend from the lowlies.
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written by Swamp Buddha , July 11, 2011 - 02:09 pm
by Walter Pierce "Personally, I don't think Pierre fathering a "love child" is anyone's business but his own.
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Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.
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written by HARDHAT , July 12, 2011 - 11:54 am
Why can't couillions comprehende...Its not about being
Pro-Hardy or Anti-Pierre, its all about adding another thieving grant-money eating monster A LA PIERRE, into the political mainstream or protecting the public from another inbred political crony family offspring when we are now overrun by self-interest wheeling dealing politicians. It is a very clear-cut decision.
Omg take a hike to the welfare office and pick up your Ooobama, couillion check !
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written by HARDHAT , July 12, 2011 - 11:56 am
Does anyopne doubt that Pierre's Babymama is on the govement welfare role for PIERRE'S BEBE.
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written by brizz23 , July 15, 2011 - 10:31 pm
Lets talk about what hardy is doing to harm the community from judges to teachers to welfare to crazy license plate laws....Hardy is missing a few screws
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written by fghh1 , July 16, 2011 - 10:42 am
Pierre dosent have but three children but if he did have another child....its pointless. Nothing to do with this craziness going on in Baton rouge with this circus clown i mean cartoon character we have In baton rouge Ricky hardy!
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