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Former Legislative Auditor Dan Kyle of Baton Rouge was a leading critic in 2000 of Caldwell's state attorney general candidacy. Kyle reported that in 1997 Caldwell "spent $1,529 in D.A. office funds to pay for personal items, including clothing and golfing expenses."[22] The expenses included air fare to [[Montana]] and [[golf]] fees in [[Alabama]].[23](Kyle unsuccessfully ran as a Republican candidate for insurance commissioner in 2003.)

Former Legislative Auditor Dan Kyle of Baton Rouge was a leading critic in 2000 of Caldwell's state attorney general candidacy. Kyle reported that in 1997 Caldwell "spent $1,529 in D.A. office funds to pay for personal items, including clothing and golfing expenses."[22] The expenses included air fare to [[Montana]] and [[golf]] fees in [[Alabama]].[23](Kyle unsuccessfully ran as a Republican candidate for insurance commissioner in 2003.)

According to ''The Baton Rouge Advocate'' in 2000, Kyle claimed that Caldwell tried "to quash release of parts of the audit... and used foul language and threats in an unsuccessful attempt to block the audit." Kyle said that Caldwell had blamed his own secretary for the questionable spending: "Caldwell also said the spending problem in the 1997 audit was a mistake by his secretary which he personally brought it to the auditor's attention."[24] In Committee Room 3, during a Legislature probe, Kyle testified against Caldwell. The auditor claimed that he had heard from Caldwell:

According to ''The Baton Rouge Advocate'' in 2000, Kyle claimed that Caldwell tried "to quash release of parts of the audit... and used foul language and threats in an unsuccessful attempt to block the audit." Kyle said that Caldwell had blamed his own secretary for the questionable spending: "Caldwell also said the spending problem in the 1997 audit was a mistake by his secretary which he personally brought it to the auditor's attention."[24] In Committee Room 3, during a legislative probe, Kyle testified against Caldwell. Kyle claimed that he had heard from Caldwell:

<blockquote>Some very racist remarks, because the police jury we were issuing the audit on were all minorities, he told me I just needed a white man to issue an audit on. I said 'no' the findings are the same. You've done the same thing these people have done and justice is justice. And, I have to issue both reports. And, if you'll look at them, they both have the same data on them. [The auditor stated that he was later told that Mr. Caldwell] is a loose cannon... out to get you. He is dangerous. You need protection."[25]</blockquote>

<blockquote>Some very racist remarks, because the police jury we were issuing the audit on were all minorities, he told me I just needed a white man to issue an audit on. I said 'no' the findings are the same. You've done the same thing these people have done and justice is justice. And, I have to issue both reports. And, if you'll look at them, they both have the same data on them. [The auditor stated that he was later told that Mr. Caldwell] is a loose cannon... out to get you. He is dangerous. You need protection."[25]</blockquote>

Three years later, Caldwell accused Kyle's investigators of "an array of questionable activities ranging from improperly bugging conversations to having sex with witnesses in audit investigations" in testimony before the Legislative Audit Advisory Council. Caldwell told the council... that state auditors working in north Louisiana had suppressed evidence, secretly tape-recorded interviews with witnesses, and compromised the credibility of witnesses in possible criminal investigations. Caldwell later told reporters he also knew of instances of an auditor in Kyle's office having sexual relations with people being audited. Caldwell gave no details, according to Kyle.[22]

Three years later, Caldwell accused Kyle's investigators of "an array of questionable activities ranging from improperly bugging conversations to having sex with witnesses in audit investigations" in testimony before the Legislative Audit Advisory Council. Caldwell told the council ... that state auditors working in north Louisiana had suppressed evidence, secretly tape-recorded interviews with witnesses, and compromised the credibility of witnesses in possible criminal investigations. Caldwell later told reporters he also knew of instances of an auditor in Kyle's office having sexual relations with people being audited. Caldwell gave no details, according to Kyle.[22]

Caldwell subpoenaed two of Kyle's investigators before a grand jury in Tallulah. Kyle later claimed that Caldwell was trying to indict Kyle or the investigators. According to ''The New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' Caldwell said after the Legislative Audit Advisory Council meeting that he "might reopen a grand jury investigation of Kyle's office."[26]

Caldwell subpoenaed two of Kyle's investigators before a grand jury in Tallulah. Kyle later claimed that Caldwell was trying to indict Kyle or the investigators. According to ''The New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' Caldwell said after the Legislative Audit Advisory Council meeting that he "might reopen a grand jury investigation of Kyle's office."[26]

20. Candidate bio: James "Buddy" Caldwell, ''The Shreveport Times,'' October 3, 2007.<br>

20. Candidate bio: James "Buddy" Caldwell, ''The Shreveport Times,'' October 3, 2007.<br>

21. Carl Redman, "DA criticizes auditor's office," ''Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

21. Carl Redman, "DA criticizes auditor's office," ''Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

22. "Spending Problems Cited By State Auditor," Associated Press in ''New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' April 2, 1997.<br>

22. "Spending Problems Cited By State Auditor," ''New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' April 2, 1997.<br>

23. Carl Redman, "DA criticizes auditor's office," ''Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

23. Carl Redman, "DA criticizes auditor's office," ''Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

24. Ed Anderson, "District attorney blasts auditor," ''New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

24. Ed Anderson, "District attorney blasts auditor," ''New Orleans Times-Picayune,'' October 6, 2000.<br>

25. Jarvis DeBerry, "Last Charges Dropped in Hedges Case," Thetruthaboutbuddy.com [http://thetruthaboutbuddy.com/abuse.html<br>

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26. James Caldwell, 6th Judicial District in Louisiana [http://www.6thda.org/ 6th Judicial District in Louisiana].<br>

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27. Jarvis DeBerry, "Last Charges Dropped in Hedges Case," Thetruthaboutbuddy.com [http://thetruthaboutbuddy.com/abuse.html<br>

27. Jarvis DeBerry, "Last Charges Dropped in Hedges Case," Thetruthaboutbuddy.com [http://thetruthaboutbuddy.com/abuse.html<br>

28. "Candidates Qualified in Statewide Elections," KEEL Radio, Shreveport, September 11, 2015.<br>

28. "Candidates Qualified in Statewide Elections," KEEL Radio, Shreveport, September 11, 2015.<br>

29. Results for Election Date: 10/24/2015, Louisiana Secretary of State.<br>

29. Results for Election Date: 10/24/2015, Louisiana Secretary of State.<br>