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Randy Smith
Coverage of Randy Smith in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana sheriff retires after pleading guilty to beating podcaster who often criticized him
Randy Smith, a Louisiana sheriff, resigned after pleading guilty to assaulting podcaster Bobby Couvillion, a frequent critic of his work. The incident occurred at a Madisonville restaurant where Smith had consumed 18 alcoholic beverages.
- Source: Deal reached in St. Tammany Sheriff’s criminal case, hearing set
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith faces a criminal case involving second-degree battery charges from an incident at Keith Young’s Steakhouse. A court hearing is scheduled for June 24, with a potential deal that may include Smith’s resignation. Gregory Saurage, a bail bondsman, was also arrested for his alleged role in the altercation.