Parole board revokes Michael E. Potter after review of serious charges

Michael Eugene Potter appeared before the Louisiana Parole Board on Nov. 19, 2025, facing allegations that include human-trafficking-related counts and controlled-substance offenses. Potter pleaded not guilty to many of the charges and said he was unaware of several allegations; his attorney disputed the scope of some evidence.

Board members reviewed available reports and testimony. The panel concluded there was a violation of parole condition 4 (refrain from criminal activity) and voted unanimously to revoke parole at 10:48. The board recorded its finding of a violation and scheduled the standard post-decision paperwork and notifications to supervising offices.

Why it mattered

The charges discussed are among the most serious the board considers at parole hearings. A revocation in such cases returns supervision responsibility and custody status to the corrections system and may affect ongoing criminal prosecutions and victim-support processes.

What happens next

Revocation becomes effective immediately; corrections and supervising probation offices will complete required paperwork and custody transfer steps. Any pending criminal-case outcomes remain a separate matter for prosecutors and courts.