Deadbeat Dad Sentenced for Failing to Pay Child Support

Feb. 6 - A Biloxi Man has answered in court after failing to support his child, announced Attorney General Jim Hood today. Harry Mark Gonsoulin, Jr., age 50, of Biloxi, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today for Felony Non-Support of a child before Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Robert B. Krebs. Judge Krebs sentenced Gonsoulin to three and a half years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, suspended with Post Release Supervision, non-adjudication. The Judge also ordered and the Defendant paid $2,020 toward his back child support today plus court costs.

Judge Grants AG’s Request for Injunction on Governor’s Pardons

Jan. 12 - Attorney General Jim Hood’s request for an injunction concerning Governor Haley Barbour’s most recent pardons has been granted. AG Hood filed his request with Hinds County Circuit Judge Tomie Green this afternoon. The AG requested the injunction to stop the release of Governor Barbour’s pardoned criminals until it can be determined that they met the requirements of Section 124 of the Mississippi Constitution. Section 124 states that no pardon shall be granted until the applicant has published for 30 days their request for pardon.

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