Laveist Convicted on all Counts --- Banned from Public Office for five years—corruption proven.

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Philipsburg: --- Independent Island Council member and non active commissioner Louie Laveist leave the court of first instance this morning (Tuesday) a sad and disappointed man after hearing the judge pronounce the verdict in his case which was tried on April 8th. Accompanied by his wife Betty Laveist, his sisters and well known sports man Hamilton Richardson, Laveist and his lawyer Remko Stomp immediately appealed the verdict. Judge Rick Smid found Laveist guilty on all charges which included forgery, fraud, bribery and the hiring of an illegal.