Superintendent Faces Felony Charges | Baton Rouge News

Baton Rouge’s school superintendent LaMont Cole faces felony charges of bribery and money laundering tied to his prior city government roles — not his current education post — as students return to class amid swirling legal drama. Cole denies wrongdoing, calling it a miscarriage of justice and urging focus on education, while some school board members stand by him, noting the allegations don’t directly involve the district and they’re letting the legal process play out. Though he may have handled funds from alleged illegal activity even after becoming superintendent, no immediate action like paid leave is planned. The school board will soon meet to address the fallout, with all eyes on keeping classrooms running smoothly through this turbulent moment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd953f3d7b3e04b4