FBI Gambling Probe (1995)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1995-10-27
Duration: 00:12:15
Subjects: Louisiana Legislative Session, 1995 | Louisiana. Legislature | Gambling
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Chapa, Arcie Reporter
- Drennen, Mark Interviewee
- Bankston, Larry Speaker
- Hainkel, John Speaker
- Jordan, Max Speaker
- Ewing, Randy Interviewee
- Boren, Jim Interviewee
- Baker, John Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 27, 1995, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s report on the FBI’s investigation into an alleged scheme to manipulate the legislative process for bills allowing a local option on gambling at the 1995 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature. Chapa reports that several state legislators are implicated, including State Senator Larry Bankston. She interviews: Mark Drennen, president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR); State Senator Randy Ewing; Jim Boren, defense attorney; and John Baker, LSU Law Professor. Chapa’s report also includes highlights of a Senate floor debate on a gambling bill, including comments by State Senators Larry Bankston, John Hainkel, and Max Jordan. Host: Robert Collins