Political consultant Chun Ping “Eddie” Lau finds himself in hot water after being arrested for spreading false political information in a recent Louisiana state Senate race. The 47-year-old faces one felony count, although the law hasn’t been applied in decades. Lau, who worked for candidate Jesse Regan, sent fake text messages to voters during the campaign. Despite the allegations, Regan lost the election. The controversy has raised questions about the legality of spreading misinformation on the campaign trail.
Lau has an extensive background working with prominent politicians, mostly Republicans in the Acadiana region. Due to his arrest and pending legal trouble, concerns have been raised about freedom of speech and the applicability of an obsolete law in prosecuting Lau. Lau’s arrest is isolated to the Regan-Myers campaign, and he has not faced criminal accusations related to other political work.
Politicians have paid Lau over $500,000 for campaign-related services, with Governor Jeff Landry’s PAC being among his clients. Lau’s arrest came as a surprise to many who viewed him as a digital marketing expert. The investigation continues as authorities look into Lau’s role in spreading falsehoods via text messages during various political campaigns. Legal proceedings have attracted the attention of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, as other political figures who worked with Lau remain under scrutiny for potential involvement in the misinformation scandal that unfolded during recent elections.
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