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Former Sheriff Gets $13K Pension After Felony Resignation | Lake Charles News
Former St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith is poised to cash in on a $13,000 monthly pension and a $900K retirement fund—even after resigning amid felony assault charges—sparking outrage from locals and critics who argue convicted public officials shouldn’t profit from taxpayer money. While some say his crimes disqualify him from benefits, his attorney insists his decades of service, including 10 years as sheriff, earned him full retirement. Smith’s resignation followed a plea deal that spared jail time in exchange for entering a substance abuse program. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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