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Harahan council appoints special prosecutor for 'Purple Martin' case; cost, billing debated
Summary
The council appointed Joshua Vanderhoof of Connick & Connick as special prosecutor for a complex "Purple Martin" case; council members debated unknown hourly costs, whether fees and fines can reimburse the city, and the need for a budget amendment.
The Harahan City Council on July 18 voted to appoint Joshua Vanderhoof of Connick & Connick as special prosecutor in the so-called "Purple Martin" case and discussed how the city will cover his fees.
Council members asked whether Vanderhoof will bill hourly and whether the city can recover the cost by assessing fees and fines against violators. Finance and legal staff said that, if the magistrate or judge assesses costs, the city can…
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