East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Superintendent LaMont Cole has been indicted on multiple felony charges related to a public corruption investigation, including accepting bribes and money laundering during his tenure as East Baton Rouge mayor pro tem and a Metro Council member. The charges do not directly involve the East Baton Rogue Parish School System. Cole's statement described the charges as a "miscarriage of justice" based on association, not attestation, and proximity to potential crimes without proof. The indictment also alleges that Cole knowingly handled money derived from criminal activity valued between $20,000 and $100,000. The school board has the power to place Cole on paid administrative leave, which could last up to 60 days unless he agrees to an extension.