Bennett takes deal, pleads guilty to bribery in federal court
 

Aaron Bennett, the New Orleans businessman who's become famous for his caution and discretion in the face of lots of recent attention paid to his business, Benetech, by the U.S. Justice Department, today pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a public corruption case against former Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Jiff Hingle.


Federal prosecutors presented a plea agreement signed by Bennett, who faces a maximum of 15 years in prison.? [ Read more ]

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