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Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn indicted on nine felonies, including bribery and fraud, in a CATS corruption case tied to diverted transit funds.
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).
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.
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.
The case has intensified racial and political divisions, with some questioning the motives behind the charges.
Dunn, who is presumed innocent, faces ongoing scrutiny as prosecutors indicate more indictments may follow.
El concejal de Baton Rouge Cleve Dunn acusado de nueve delitos, incluyendo soborno y fraude, en un caso de corrupción de CATS vinculado a fondos desviados de tránsito.