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

    • Dave@lemmy.nzM
      4·
      8 months ago

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