Louisiana child rape suspect to become police chief

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Oct, 15:54 · Archive

A man arrested on child rape charges is set to become police chief of a Louisiana town as the only candidate running.

Christopher Paul, who was arrested last month on charges of second-degree rape, is set to become police chief of Elizabeth, Louisiana, as the only candidate running for the position. Paul faces allegations that he raped two 13-year-old girls during 2005 and 2006, with the sheriff receiving a complaint that led to his arrest.

The outlets differ on Paul's age, with the Daily Mail reporting he is 48 and the New York Post stating he is 46. No information is provided about whether the election process can be halted or what happens next.

How it is being reported

• Accused child rapist looks set to become small town’s new police chiefNew York Post · 5 Oct, 15:37
• Outrage as Louisiana child rape suspect is set to become town's police chiefDaily Mail · 4 Oct, 22:03

In this story: Christopher Paul · Elizabeth · Louisiana

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