Louisiana sheriff retires after pleading guilty to beating podcaster who often criticized him
Summary
Randy Smith, the sheriff of St Tammany Parish in Louisiana, retired after pleading guilty to beating a local podcaster who often criticized him. Smith admitted to the attack, which happened at a restaurant while he was drinking, and agreed to more than a year of probation.Key Facts
- Randy Smith served as sheriff from July 2016 until his retirement in 2024.
- He pleaded guilty to second-degree battery and disturbing the peace by public intoxication.
- The victim was Bobby Couvillion, a podcaster who had frequently criticized Smith.
- The incident occurred at a steakhouse on May 29, where Smith had consumed 18 alcoholic drinks.
- Smith attacked Couvillion by putting him in a chokehold, slamming him to the ground, punching, and kicking him.
- Emergency calls led to Smith’s deputies first responding, but the investigation was handed over to the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
- Medical reports showed Couvillion suffered a concussion and lost two front teeth.
- Smith was arrested on June 4, posted a $10,000 bond, apologized without naming Couvillion, then pled guilty and retired.
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