LEGISLATIVE · LA · 2004-2008
Derrick Shepherd
State Senator · Senate · Democrat · Louisiana
NOTABLE
On the record
Pleaded guilty 2008 to federal money laundering; 37-month sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · money-laundering
Background
Between 2004 and 2008, Derrick Shepherd held the State Senator · Senate seat in Louisiana, a 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Cleo Fields (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty 2008 to federal money laundering; 37-month sentence. Same-year political environment (2004): Governor Kathleen Blanco; Attorney General Charles Foti; Secretary of State Fox McKeithen.
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Others who held this office in Louisiana
- Cleo Fields (1988-1992)
- Larry Bankston (1980-1996)