Mack entering Federal Court for arraignment July 31, 2012-WVUE FOX 8 PhotoNew Orleans, La. – A Jefferson Parish businessman pleaded guilty to bribing former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard.
Prosecutors say William Mack, owner of First Communications Company paid Broussard $1,500 dollars per month while Broussard was a parish councilman. In exchange , prosecutors say Broussard steered parish telecommunications work to Mack's business.
Federal prosecutors say the payments continued when Broussard became parish president.
Court documents state Mack paid Broussard a total of about $66,000 dollars.
Mack could face up to five years in prison when he is sentenced December 6th.
