Louisiana: St. Tammany Parish Coroner recall effort fails

The recall effort against St. Tammany Parish Coroner Christopher Tape failed, with petitioners not handing in any signatures. They needed 35,057 by October 14. They claim they missed by 10,000 (but that doesn't mean much).

The recall was over sex abuse allegations that were dismissed in 2003 over a claim of a violation of a right to a speedy trial. Tape was fired by the previous coroner over claims of violating the confidentiality policy.