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Man accused of child rape set to become police chief in small Louisiana town

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Republican Christopher Paul is running unopposed for seat despite allegations he raped two girls 20 years ago

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Section: US news
By: Ramon Antonio Vargas
Published: Oct 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 11, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

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Louisiana

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Louisiana is a state in the Deep South and South Central regions of the United States. It is bordered by Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, and Mississippi to the east. Of the 50 U.S. states, it ranks 31st in area and 25th in population, with roughly 4.6 million residents. Reflecting its French heritage, Louisiana is the only U.S. state with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are equivalent to counties, making it one of only two U.S. states not subdivided into counties.

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Convicted sex offender accused of sexually abusing childWWNY3 days ago
Chickasha police officer arrested on child abuse, child sexual abuse material chargesChickasha Express Star39 hr. ago
OSBI, Duncan police arrest former youth pastor on two child sex abuse countsKOKH3 days ago
OPP officer accused of accessing, possessing child pornography makes first appearanceCP243 days ago
Oyo Police Arrest Officer’s 19-Year-Old Son Over Alleged Rape Of 5-Year-Old GirlLEADERSHIP NewspapersNigeria19 hr. ago
Zille leads GBV march to prison holding rape-accused suspended cop SibiyaNews243 days ago
Man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material in Kentucky, police sayWSMV3 days ago
Former Central Illinois police officer charged with child sex abuse materialWCIA.com3 days ago
Man accused of exposing self outside Taco Bell facing child porn chargesDaytona Beach News-Journal44 hr. ago
Winston-Salem man charged with rape of a childFOX8 WGHP25 hr. ago
36-year-old held for child rape, attempts suicideThe Times of IndiaIndia3 days ago
Update in case of ex-PC son of Lancashire Police Assistant Chief Constable charged with child sex offencesBlackpool GazetteUnited Kingdom3 days ago

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Man accused of child rape set to become police chief in small Louisiana town

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