Louisiana sheriff retires after pleading guilty to beating podcaster who often criticized him (opens original article in a new tab)

A Louisiana sheriff retired after pleading guilty to beating a podcaster who frequently criticized him, with the incident leading to probation and the arrest of a bail bondsman.

• Louisiana sheriff Randy Smith pleaded guilty to battering podcaster Bobby Couvillion after a confrontation at a steakhouse.
• Smith served 33 years in the St Tammany sheriff's office and retired after the guilty plea, avoiding prison in exchange for probation.
• A bail bondsman was also arrested for allegedly encouraging Smith to attack the podcaster.