This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge.
www.propublica.org
Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

Via @stopthatgirl7@kbin.social

  • BobThingamy@aussie.zone
    4·
    10 months ago

    Being an ignorant Aussie I had to google Bashford Antiques and holy shit what a wild and entertaining ride that was

      • Dave@lemmy.nzM
        4·
        10 months ago

        Me too, but I didn’t get too far through reading about it before it all came flooding back.

    • liv@lemmy.nzOP
      3·
      10 months ago

      Isn’t it just?! I haven’t seen the movie yet but I really want to.