Central nonprofit gave illegal $1000 campaign donation to police chief candidate

CENTRAL — A local nonprofit tied to the East Baton Rouge Mayor-president Sid Edwards gave an illegal campaign donation to a candidate for Central police chief.

Campaign finance reports show Central City Autism Awareness Inc., a 501c3, donated $1,000 to candidate Larry Walters in September.

By law, 501c3 organizations cannot make campaign donations. Penalties can include fines or the loss of tax-exempt status…

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