ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) – An Ascension Parish councilman is facing multiple lawsuits after a social media post led to defamation claims this week, with his former girlfriend now disputing his account of events.
Joel Robert made allegations in a social media post against Gerald and Ruth Phillips, claiming he witnessed Gerald Phillips asking for cocaine and requesting a lap dance while dropping his underwear during a visit to their home.
The post prompted Gerald Phillips to file a defamation lawsuit against Robert this week, calling the allegations inaccurate and damaging…