This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge. - eviltoast

Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

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    1 year ago

    I’m sure the only people getting ticketed are ones who have genuinely broken the law. There is no conflict of interest here at all.

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      1 year ago

      If you have any proof on the contrary I’d like to hear it. Because the article didn’t provide any.