"Controversial Louisiana Coroner Refuses to Resign Amid Accusations"

Dr. Christopher Tape, a Louisiana coroner with a history of child molestation charges, has taken office despite facing calls for his resignation. Tape has announced the discontinuation of the agency's sexual assault nurse examiner (Sane) program, sparking outrage as it provided crucial evidence in sexual assault cases. Efforts to recall Tape face procedural challenges, requiring 37,000 certified signatures from local voters. Tape defended his decision, stating he was protecting taxpayers and denied being an abuser, prompting widespread controversy and calls for his resignation.