re: Northshore Folks.....Collin Sims and Vincent Wynne DA's Race?

There are stories on Reed throughout the Parish. His brother having a no show job at the hospital is downright ethical in comparison.

The biggest complaint on Montgomery was that he probably allowed too many plea deals.

Really good podcast about the death of Bruce Cucchiara. Jared Reicke comes off at best as a total disloyal scumbag and at worst, involved in the murder and/or coverup. Allegedly.

CounterClock Podcast

Without knowing anything about either, just looking at the resumes should tell you most of what you need to know

One is a former federal prosecutor who has been Warren’s right hand man for years

One is a misdemeanor defense lawyer who years ago worked traffic tickets at the DA’s office

Plea deals save money. Also helps to keep the prison industrial complex flush with dollars. You get a plea down to a manslaughter vs a straight up murder charge you still put the guy away.....just not as long. You don't get the trial, the prisons are still full. Everyone wins.

To this point, at least Simms is prosecuting. Wynne hasn't for a while. Wynne and Riecke have business interests that would be well served with an ally in the DAS office. Don't focus on the criminal end, it's the Civil end you should be watching.

Won't argue that Wynne handles misdemeanor criminal cases, but don't discount him or the family name in St Tammany. Lots of old money and if Riecke is helping to bankroll, formidable. I think Randy Smith is endorsing him.....so take that for what you will. I'll bet Steve Krentel is hoping that Wynne gets in

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I do know that Sims chooses not to prosecute a lot of criminals.

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But I only see Wynne signs in the Covington hood.

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Plea deals save money. Also helps to keep the prison industrial complex flush with dollars. You get a plea down to a manslaughter vs a straight up murder charge you still put the guy away.....just not as long. You don't get the trial, the prisons are still full. Everyone wins.

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The prison industrial complex is the problem. Murder and manslaughter or one thing, clogging up the courts with misdemeanors, especially for first time offenders is a different story. The fact that we reached a point in this country where people make money off of putting people in jail or prison is ridiculous. As far as the local perspective, St. Tammany is all that matters, Washington Parish is an afterthought.

I was speaking generally about the difference in sentencing for manslaughter vs murder.