Parole revoked for Robert Senegal after panel finds firearm admission in recorded interview

The Committee on Parole heard the case of Robert Francis Senegal, DOC #499121, June 10, 2025. Senegal and his appointed counsel, Giovanna Charles Young of the 50th JDC Public Defender's Office, addressed multiple alleged violations, including accusations tied to attempted murder, armed robbery, and later an instance identified as theft and extortion that the Vermilion Parish DA refused.

Senegal pleaded not guilty to several alleged violations; he entered a guilty plea to failing to report to his parole officer for a recorded date. Counsel argued the charges in Vermilion Parish were dismissed and that Senegal had been overcharged or misidentified. Senegal told the panel he had been working, had started a business (referenced in the record as Mansa Musa/Master Moose Investments), and said the arrests had harmed his ability to maintain employment and schooling.

Panel members reviewed a recorded interview that the board said contained an admission of firearm possession. The panel chair stated, in part, that the recorded interview indicated that Senegal “admitted to having a firearm,” and based on that admission the panel member voting first said, “my vote today is gonna be to revoke your parole for that reason.” A second panelist concurred.

The committee revoked Senegal’s parole for violation of the condition prohibiting possession of firearms. The panel recommended that Senegal receive mental‑health/therapeutic services; a panel member said they would “recommend” therapy for him. Senegal asked the panel to consider treatment to prevent his business from failing; the panel recorded a recommendation for therapeutic treatment but the formal action was parole revocation.

Counsel and Senegal were informed the board had concluded its business in Vermilion Parish and would sign off.