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Clif Richardson

Clif Richardson

American politician (1944–2020)

Clifton Russell "Clif" Richardson (May 30, 1944 – March 6, 2020) was an American politician.

Quick Facts Clifton Russell Richardson, Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 65th district ...

He was elected as a Republican to represent Louisiana's 65th house district in East Baton Rouge Parish in 2007 and was re-elected in 2011.[2] An aide lodged a sexual harassment allegation against him for what Richardson characterized as a joke of a sexual nature. The state of Louisiana paid out $50,000 to settle the claim in May 2012.[3] He resigned on January 2, 2013, due to cancer.[4] He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards ordered flags to fly at half-staff following Richardson's death.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Clifton "Clif" Russell Richardson Obituary". sealefuneral.com.[permanent dead link]
  2. [2]
    "Louisiana House of Representatives - Internet Portal". April 13, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-04-13.
  3. [3]
    CRISP, ELIZABETH. "Records: Louisiana paid $1.3 million to settle sexual harassment claims over past decade; see list of accused, payouts". The Advocate.
  4. [4]
    "Baton Rouge Representative Clif Richardson to Resign". News Radio 710 KEEL. Associated Press.
  5. [5]
    "EXECUTIVE ORDER". www.doa.la.gov.


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