Man accused of child rape set to become police chief in small Louisiana town
Summary
Christopher Paul is set to become police chief in the small Louisiana town of Elizabeth without opposition, despite facing two charges of child rape from incidents in 2005 and 2006. The only other candidate withdrew after discovering he was ineligible, leaving Paul to likely win by default while out on bail.Key Facts
- Christopher Paul, a Republican, is running for police chief of Elizabeth, Louisiana.
- Paul faces two child rape charges related to alleged crimes from 2005 and 2006.
- The only other candidate, Zachary LaCaze, withdrew because he works for the federal government and was not allowed to run.
- Paul is currently out on $60,000 bail pending the criminal case.
- Louisiana law requires a felony conviction to disqualify Paul from taking office starting January 1.
- The town’s mayor stated that charges are only allegations until proven in court and Paul is presumed innocent.
- Elizabeth’s council scheduled a December election to decide whether the police chief should be appointed instead of elected.
- Voters in Elizabeth can also initiate a recall to remove an elected official if 40% of voters sign a petition.
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