A former Lafayette Parish assistant district attorney was sentenced to seven years in federal prison this week after his September conviction for conspiracy to engage in bribery, bribery, use of a facility interstate commerce in aid of bribery, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and obstruction of justice.
Testimony and evidence, including recordings of wiretaps, established that Gary Haynes, 67, conspired with Dusty Guidry, a contract employee of the DA’s office, and program vendor Leonard Franques to solicit bribes, kickbacks and gifts while working as a state prosecutor.
“As an Assistant District Attorney, Gary Haynes was entrusted to faithfully perform his duties on behalf of the public,” said Special Agent in Charge Demetrius Hardeman, IRS Criminal Investigation, Atlanta Field Office. “Instead of putting his public interest above personal gain, he misused his office to enrich himself through bribes and kickbacks from vendors. IRS Criminal Investigation special agents and our law enforcement partners will continue investigating and forwarding for prosecution those who fail to uphold ethics in the public trust.”…