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Louisiana Sheriff Quits After Brutal Podcast Attack
25 Jun
Summary
- Sheriff pleaded guilty to felony battery and public intoxication charges.
- He attacked a critic, hospitalized the victim with serious injuries.
- Smith agreed to resign as sheriff as part of his plea deal.
Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith has resigned from his nearly decade-long post. He recently pleaded guilty to felony second-degree battery and misdemeanor disturbing the peace by public intoxication.
The charges stem from an incident on May 29, when Smith assaulted Bobby Couvillion, a podcaster critical of the sheriff. Smith grabbed Couvillion, pulled him to the ground, and repeatedly struck him.
Couvillion sustained a concussion and dental injuries, requiring hospitalization. Smith was sentenced to two years of supervised probation and must complete a 15-18 month specialty court program. His resignation was effective Wednesday, concluding his service sworn in July 2016.
