Judge assigned in case against Sheriff Randy Smith and co-defendant (opens original article in a new tab)

St. Tammany Sheriff Randy Smith and co-defendant Gregory Saurage will appear before Judge Alan Black on August 20. The Attorney General's Office is leading the investigation, and Saurage faces charges of principal second-degree battery.

• Judge Alan Black will preside over the arraignment of Randy Smith and Gregory Saurage on August 20.
• The Attorney General's Office is investigating the case, with Saurage charged for allegedly encouraging an attack through gestures.
• Legal analyst questions the strength of the evidence, noting that gestures alone may not be sufficient for a conviction.