What's the latest on Paul Funes and the OLOL scandal

“He’s a good guy. Let’s wait to see what happens.” - OT

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I passed by the new Children's Hospital and was thinking about this the other day. Anyone hear anything on any new details surrounding this story?

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Looks like they are now investigating for violations of Federal Law

BR Business Report

Federal investigators are “interested” in the case of former Our Lady of the Lake Foundation President John Paul Funes, who was fired in early November after allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his former employer, according to East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore.

Moore says he has talked to the U.S. Attorney’s Office about the matter and “they are interested in it.” East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Casey Rayborn Hicks also confirms the discussions.

But it’s unclear if the feds will open an investigation—or whether they have done so already—and a spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Brandon Fremin says she cannot comment on any federal probe that may or may not be underway.


Though it’s been more than a month since the hospital disclosed the alleged crimes, Moore’s office and investigators from the EBRSO only received financial documents from OLOL on Dec. 3. Those documents—hundreds of pages dating back several years—were compiled by independent auditors for OLOL. It’s expected to take weeks, if not longer, for investigators to comb through the information, and begin bringing in witnesses for interviews.

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I feel so sorry for his kids.

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No kidding. That red hair's gonna haunt them.

Also, the Secret Service got involved last month.

Feds on the case.