Edwards Co-Defendants Cleared
A federal judge today dismissed charges against three of Gov. Edwin Edwards’ seven co-defendants in a federal racketeering trial, accepting defense arguments that evidence against them was insufficient.
U.S. District Judge Marcel Livaudais freed the governor’s nephew, Charles David Isbell; Philip Brooks, a former New Orleans city attorney, and architect Perry Segura. The charges were maintained against Edwards, who had asked for dismissal but included a request that the judge withhold ruling until the jury returns its verdict.
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