Superintendent Returns Amid Legal Storm | Baton Rouge News

Back on the job just hours after his arrest, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole quietly returned to school board meetings — avoiding cameras and sidestepping questions about federal corruption charges. Facing allegations of taking $40K in kickbacks while on the Metro Council, Cole stayed silent on the matter during his appearance, focusing instead on preparing for the new school year. The School Board stood firmly behind him, pledging to let the legal process unfold while keeping district operations on track. 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/d860a03483fa723d