By Chris Rosa
News Editor
Judge Marilyn Castle went behind closed doors and came back with a ruling that was not in favor of Ernal “EJ” Broussard.
Castle ruled that Broussard is a convicted felon based on the guilty plea he signed in 2005 for aiding and abetting illegal business.
The law states that the only way a convicted felon can run for public office is if he or she receives a pardon from the Governor or President of the United States.
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