Evangeline Parish District Attorney recused from voter fraud case

VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Louisiana Court of Appeal has decided it would be a conflict of interest if Evangeline Parish District Attorney, Trent Brignac, continues to prosecute in the case of Christina Sam's alleged voter fraud.

Sam was arrested in Nov., just 10 days after winning the primary election, on charges of voter fraud and forgery.

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She has continued to serve as council woman while the case has been reviewed.