Robert Williamson is facing charges for an alleged scheme to bribe the District Attorney’s Office for favorable treatment of DWI Defendants. Williamson’s attorney moved for the continuance citing a need for additional time to review 136 surveillence tapes of the Defendant as well as over 400 interviews of 224 potential witnesses.
A number of individuals have already pled guilty for involvement in the scheme. According to court documents the bribes took place between 2008 and 2012 and more than $70k changed hands. Gifts including bicycles, clothing and an autographed New Orleans Saints hat were also used to get good results for DWI clients. 5 participants have already plead guilty, including 3 from the District Attorney’s office. A number had agreed to testify against Williams, who is facing charges of conspiracy, bribery and making a false statement to a federal agent.
The matter was continued from its scheduled March court date to August 18.
