Collection:LPB

Genre: News, Public Affairs

Place Covered: Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1981-04-24

Duration: 00:10:51

Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | Gerald, Gaston | Political corruption

Contributors:

• George, Beth Host
• Daggett, Devan Interviewee
• Hudson, Tommy Interviewee
• Carleton, Mark Thomas Interviewee
• O'Keefe, Michael Speaker
• Windhorst, Fritz Interviewee
• Guarisco, Anthony Interviewee

This segment from the April 24, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the Senate’s efforts to establish a procedure to expel State Senator Gaston Gerald from office. Senator Gerald is serving a five year sentence in federal prison for attempted extortion. Host: Beth George