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Political Illusions of the Cajun Mafia

This book examines “robust” political corruption in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The book scrutinizes the transparency, schemes and co-conspirators involved in political corruption. It discusses how top elected officials use their power and public resources funded by local sales and property taxes to improperly target, retaliate and even maliciously prosecute the most ridiculous matters to further their personal agenda. The book examines in detail the types of public infringements involving corruption as well as the vast network of political connections to other various public schemes. The book is further evidence that political corruption in Louisiana is not only profound but more like organized crime controlled by mob bosses. Louisiana no longer will turn a “blind eye” and now demands zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism of elected officials.

This book examines “robust” political corruption in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. The book scrutinizes the transparency, schemes and co-conspirators involved in political corruption. It discusses how top elected officials use their power and public resources funded by local sales and property taxes to improperly target, retaliate and even maliciously prosecute the most ridiculous matters to further their personal agenda.

The book examines in detail the types of public infringements involving corruption as well as the vast network of political connections to other various public schemes. The book is further evidence that political corruption in Louisiana is not only profound but more like organized crime controlled by mob bosses.

Louisiana no longer will turn a “blind eye” and now demands zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism of elected officials.

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drastic measures during breakups. A former boyfriend <strong>of</strong> Ms. B alleges that Ms. B attempted to burn his<br />

house down. Ano<strong>the</strong>r former boyfriend <strong>of</strong> Ms. B alleges that Ms. B damaged his car.<br />

The CPDA learned <strong>of</strong> Ms. B and Lilton Chesson relationship. Ms. B gave <strong>the</strong> CPDA a statement<br />

that Lilton was on <strong>the</strong> private balcony patio <strong>of</strong> his home in 2008. The patio is accessible from <strong>the</strong> master<br />

bedroom but also has glass door by <strong>the</strong> stairs to <strong>the</strong> second floor. Lilton was smoking a cigarette on <strong>the</strong><br />

master bedroom balcony with underwear on. The CPDA used that information to allege some sort <strong>of</strong><br />

crime occurred with <strong>the</strong> 6-year-old. The child was not on <strong>the</strong> patio nor was <strong>the</strong> child in <strong>the</strong> master<br />

bedroom. In fact, <strong>the</strong> child’s statement was that it was never seen anything.<br />

The CPDA presented <strong>the</strong> matter to <strong>the</strong> Grand Jury and charged indecent behavior with a juvenile.<br />

Grand Jury meetings are presented by <strong>the</strong> CPDA with little evidence and very suggestive wording. It is<br />

rumored that Cynthia Killingsworth presided over <strong>the</strong> Grand Jury proceeding. Due to <strong>the</strong> seriousness <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> allegations and due to <strong>the</strong> CPDA ability to manipulate <strong>the</strong> meeting <strong>the</strong> Grand Jury<br />

responded with a true bill and Lilton was indicted. The vast majority <strong>of</strong> all matters with <strong>the</strong> CPDA that<br />

suggest a child was harmed statistically receive a true bill.<br />

Chesson had an annual Christmas Party for his family, friends, clients, associates and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

community members. Approximately 1,500 people are invited every year. The party reoccurs annually<br />

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on <strong>the</strong> first Friday <strong>of</strong> December every year. In 2009, it was <strong>the</strong> 12P<br />

P annual Christmas Party which was<br />

on December 4, 2009.<br />

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The day <strong>of</strong> Chesson’s 12P<br />

P Annual Christmas Party <strong>the</strong> American Press newspaper published <strong>the</strong><br />

article that stated, “Lilton Chesson was indicted on a charge <strong>of</strong> indecent behavior with a juvenile. Lilton<br />

Chesson, 65; Chesson allegedly had sexual contact with a 6-year-old child Aug. 3, 2008.” Due to <strong>the</strong><br />

media, newspaper, nature <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> allegations, and <strong>the</strong> large Christmas Party <strong>the</strong> press and public opinion<br />

was able to convict Lilton regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> facts.<br />

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