Former Louisiana House Speaker Pleads Not Guilty to Artifact Theft, Cites State’s Longstanding Tradition Of Losing Things
A courtroom plea meets Louisiana tradition, as a former House Speaker’s defense points to the state’s long history of misplacing things and acting surprised when someone notices.
Schexnayder Laughs at Artifact’s Priceless Claim By AG Murrill, Says Pawn Shop Wouldn’t Go Past $100
Former Speaker Clay Schexnayder downplayed the value of Louisiana’s missing artifact, saying it couldn’t be priceless since a Gonzales pawn shop only offered him $100 for it.