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flag Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn indicted on nine felonies, including bribery and fraud, in a CATS corruption case tied to diverted transit funds.

flag Baton Rouge Metro Councilman Cleve Dunn was indicted on nine felony counts, including bribery, fraud, and conspiracy, in a federal corruption probe tied to the Capital Area Transit System (CATS). flag Authorities allege Dunn funneled money from fraudulent CATS contracts—some through a company he controlled—into another business he owned, while former CATS executive Pearlina Thomas is accused of steering contracts to benefit the scheme. flag The indictment, the fifth in a three-year investigation, comes amid a budget crisis, widespread layoffs, and declining public trust following the rejection of a major tax plan. flag The case has intensified racial and political divisions, with some questioning the motives behind the charges. flag Dunn, who is presumed innocent, faces ongoing scrutiny as prosecutors indicate more indictments may follow.

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