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Former Louisiana Governor Begins Prison Sentence22 October 2002FORT WORTH, Texas – As reported by the Associated Press: "Former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards checked in to federal prison Monday to begin his 10-year sentence, wearing a white jogging suit and joking with reporters. "'I appreciate the fact the court system and prison system have allowed me to self-surrender,' Edwards said before entering the low-security facility. `I will be a model prisoner as I was a model citizen.' "Edwards, 75, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after his May 2000 racketeering, extortion and fraud conviction in a scheme to rig the casino licensing process. "His son Stephen and three other men also were found guilty. "…While maintaining his innocence, the colorful former governor said he accepted his situation, adding, `It is the system; it's a good system. In this case, it went awry, but I will not be the last person to visit this gate undeservedly.'…" |