Arrest of Frances Pecora (1980)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1980-12-05
Duration: 00:02:59
Subjects: Pecora, Frances Smith | Louisiana. Department of Agriculture and Forestry | Political corruption
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Blome, Ron Host
- Layrisson, Ed Speaker
- Odom, Bob Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 5, 1980, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the arrest of Frances Pecora, an official from the Department of Agriculture, by the FBI for allegedly trying to bribe the Sheriff and District Attorney in Tangipahoa Parish in exchange for them dropping drug charges against her son. It includes comments by Sheriff Ed Layrisson and Commissioner of Agriculture Bob Odom. Hosts: Beth George and Ron Blome