What a month it has been! I attended some markets and began distributing the book. The reactions have been priceless. Some people are visibly concerned by the imagery of the book, but the feedback has been great. We've had quite a few very positive reviews, made several radio and television appearances, and have other events scheduled. I also attended the Rotary District Conference and made some great connections with commitments to speak at quite a few clubs in District 6840 (South Mississippi and Southeast Louisiana).
After a very positive visit with the Attorney General's Office about several matters, Rick Franzo and I dropped off 200 copies of the book to be distributed at the legislature. The stunt elicited a call to Rick Franzo from the governor that evening to request that we help him craft a more palatable change in public records law.
We included a letter with the book requesting that the legislature give St Tammany Parish a permissive bill to start an office of inspector general or modify Article V of the Constitution to create oversight functions for the Judicial Branch that are similar to the Executive Branch (Louisiana Office of Inspector General) and the Legislative Branch (Legislative Auditor). Currently, Coroners, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Clerks of Court have no oversight by the government. There is a Judicial Review Board, but all of their actions are confidential.
The following week, Laura and I were videoed for a documentary that will also have some footage used to make a commercial for streaming services. It was a lot of fun. Chris Warner introduced me to a filmmaker that is interested in a project and I also continued work with another company that is interested in making a documentary about a different aspect of the story. Hopefully, we'll have updates soon.
Even though all of this was happening, I and several other select CCST board members charged on with the investigation of what appears to be some illegal activities of the recent coroner, Charles Preston. I also testified against Robert Sigillito, netting another conviction for the list...and SIgillito may have more problems on the horizon. All in all, it's been the busiest month for investigations in the past few years.
Well, I have to get back on the scope until next time!
Thanks,
Terry King
