La. Sen. Karen Carter Peterson resigns, citing depression, gambling addiction – WAFB

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Louisiana Senator Karen Carter Peterson (D) resigned from her District 5 seat Friday after a 23-year career in the legislature, sources tell FOX 8. Peterson made an emotional plea on the Senate floor on Thurs., April 7 chronicling her battle with depression and gambling addiction. Peterson penned a statement on social […]