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| | In March 1991, Fowler pleaded not guilty to the charges. In mid-October 1992, however, he made a plea bargain with the state in exchange for the dropping of the single charge against his son. He faced a maximum $1,000 fine, six months imprisonment, and $5,000 in reimbursement to the Sabine River Authority. Ultimately, Fowler served ninety days, with two years probation, $2,500 in [[restitution]], and one thousand hours of community service. The ninety days was cut in half because of labor performed while incarcerated.<ref name=newspapers/> | | In March 1991, Fowler pleaded not guilty to the charges. In mid-October 1992, however, he made a plea bargain with the state in exchange for the dropping of the single charge against his son. He faced a maximum $1,000 fine, six months imprisonment, and $5,000 in reimbursement to the Sabine River Authority. Ultimately, Fowler served ninety days, with two years probation, $2,500 in [[restitution]], and one thousand hours of community service. The ninety days was cut in half because of labor performed while incarcerated.<ref name=newspapers/> |
| | Fowler was a member of the Coushatta First [[United Methodist]] Church. He was married for sixty-six years to the former Katherine Posey (March 25, 1917 – September 30, 2007). In addition to their son, the couple had a daughter, Katherine Ann "Kathy" Fowler (March 29, 1946 – April 24, 2006).<ref name=obit/> | | Fowler was a member of the Coushatta First [[United Methodist]] Church. He was married for sixty-six years to the former Katherine Posey (March 25, 1917 – September 30, 2007). In addition to their son, the couple had a daughter, Katherine Ann "Kathy" Fowler (March 29, 1946 – April 24, 2006).<ref name=obit/> |