Controversial racist Ex-Louisiana Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teens
Controversial Ex-Louisiana Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teens
Allegations against Jack Strain reportedly surfaced during a federal probe into a now-defunct work release program he supervised.
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. ― Former sheriff Rodney “Jack” Strain, who received national scorn after making racist comments on TV, is reportedly facing allegations he sexually abused teenagers while in office.
“This is very disturbing and shocking to me, but not only to me but this whole parish,” current St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith told New Orleans’ WWL-TV. “When you have allegations of sexual abuse involving minors, it’s sickening.”
According to Smith, the sexual abuse allegations, which were first reported by WWL-TV and The New Orleans Advocate, surfaced during a federal corruption probe into a now-defunct privately-run inmate work release program Strain supervised.
“Some of these alleged allegations occurred when these individuals were much younger, in their teenage years,” Smith said. “How far back, I don’t know.”
Federal investigators said allegations reportedly involve at least four teens, according to Smith.
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Sheriff Rodney “Jack” Strain “If you’re gonna walk the streets of St. Tammany Parish with dreadlocks and chee wee hairstyles, then you can expect to be getting a visit from a sheriff’s deputy.”