Superintendent Indicted in Corruption Probe | Baton Rouge News

East Baton Rouge School Superintendent Lamont Cole faces serious charges—including bribery, money laundering, and malfeasance—just as the school year begins, tied to his prior role on the Metro Council. Alongside two others, he’s part of a sweeping corruption probe led by AG Liz Murrill, which has already indicted nine people linked to alleged schemes involving CATS bus contracts. Cole, who made history as the first Black Mayor Pro Tem, declined to comment. Authorities vow to hold accountable anyone stealing from public programs as the investigation continues. 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/a3bb75a8df00e731