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Audit finds public defender gave himself two unauthorized pay hikes

— The former head of the 13th Judicial District Public Defender's Office paid himself $66,194 more than his board-approved salary, and he's refusing to give the money back.

An investigative audit released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor last week centers on complaints about former District Defender Alex Chapman, Jr., and his salary between 2016 and 2020.

A review of contracts between Chapman an…

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