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Parole revoked for Derek Smith after probable-cause finding despite victim non-cooperation
Summary
Derek Smiths parole was revoked following an arrest that led prosecutors to dismiss charges when the alleged victim would not cooperate; the board cited a September probable-cause finding and photographic evidence in reaching its decision.
The Committee on Parole revoked Derek Smiths parole at a Morehouse Parish hearing on Oct. 12, 2025, after reviewing an arrest for aggravated battery, alleged strangulation and related allegations. Although the district attorney dismissed the charges on March 31, 2025 because the victim would not cooperate, the board noted that a preliminary exam on Sept. 5 had found probable cause for at least one charge.
Agent Hopkins and corrections staff described photographic…
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