Ex-LDWF chief Jack Montoucet may plead guilty in federal bribery case; hearing scheduled

Former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet may be changing his plea to guilty on at least one count in a federal bribery case that prompted him to resign from his post in 2023.

Montoucet entered a not guilty plea in June in federal court in Lafayette. He was indicted in May for his role in a kickback scheme involving a statewide contract for online hunting and fishing courses.

His trial was set to begin May 11…

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