Expulsion of State Senator Gaston Gerald (1981)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1981-05-29
Duration: 00:07:30
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1981 | Louisiana. Legislature | Politics | Gerald, Gaston | Political corruption
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Rayburn, B.B. "Sixty" Speaker
- Kiefer, Nat Speaker
- Guarisco, Anthony Speaker
- Dykes, Bill Speaker
- Hudson, Tommy Speaker
- O'Keefe, Michael Speaker
Description
This segment from the May 29, 1981, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the hearing and expulsion of State Senator Gaston Gerald from the Louisiana Senate, the first expulsion in the history of the Louisiana Legislature. Senator Gerald is serving a five year sentence in federal prison for attempted extortion. Host: Beth George Host: Ron Blome