In a Louisiana Parish, Hundreds of Cases May Be Tainted By Sheriff’s Office Misconduct
During the tenure of Iberia Parish Sheriff Louis Ackal, deputies assaulted and harassed men inside the parish jail. Several deputies were convicted in federal court, and now cases brought by the office are under renewed scrutiny.
An Infamous Louisiana Sheriff Is On His Way Out. Now What?
Louis Ackal has said he isn’t seeking re-election. But advocates fear that may not be enough to bring change.