In Re: Karen Ruth Carter Peterson

Supreme Court of Louisiana
October 18, 2022
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: KAREN RUTH CARTER PETERSON
No. 2022-B-01348
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N RE: Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Karen Ruth Carter Peterson -
Applicant Other; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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October 18, 2022
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
G
riffin, J., recused.
JDH
JLW
SJC
JTG
WJC
JBM
10/18/2022 "See News Release 045 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 20
22-B-1348
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N RE: KAREN RUTH CARTER PETERSON
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING
P
ER CURIAM∗
R espondent , a former elected official, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in
connection with her use of state political party and campaign funds to support her
gambling addiction. Prior to the filing of formal charges, respondent and the Office
of Disciplinary Counsel submitted a joint petition for consent discipline, in which
respondent acknowledges that her conduct constitutes a violation of Rules 8.4(a) ,
8.4(b), and 8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Having reviewed the
petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Karen Ruth Carter Peterson, Louisiana Bar Roll number 23446, be and she hereby
is disbarred, retroactive to August 18, 2022, the date of her interim suspension. Her
name shall be stricken from the roll of attorneys and h er license to practice law in
the State of Louisiana shall be revoked.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are
assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1,
with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s
judgment until paid.
∗ Griffin, J. recused.
10/18/22