WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA |Murdered lawyer's husband jailed on traffic charge

Murdered lawyer's husband jailed on traffic charge

By Jim Shannon - bio | email

BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - He's not a suspect in the murder of his estranged wife, Baton Rouge attorney Chiquita Tate, but Greg Harris was in court Monday because of a traffic ticket.

Although he isn't charged in Friday's murder, Tate's death has sparked other court-related issues for Harris. He has been in the parish prison since Friday on another outstanding warrant out of Baker. It stems from a 2007 domestic violence complaint against Chiquita Tate.

Monday, he appeared in Judge Anthony Marabella's courtroom. He was sentenced to 90 days in parish prison for contempt of court on a 2006 seat belt violation. Harris never went to court on that misdemeanor and Judge Marabella does not look kindly on people who ignore his court. Harris was in good physical condition, but his demeanor was low key.

Baton Rouge police continue to process evidence from the crime scene at Tate's downtown office. Of particular interest is video from surveillance cameras in that area. "We will review all video these are some of our critical infrastructure cameras," said Lt. Charles Armstrong. "There's also a lot of cameras on private buildings throughout downtown Baton Rouge and we'll be reviewing all that information." 

One of Chiquita Tate's clients was also in court Monday. Julius Thomas is accused in a 2007 double murder. He was given 30 days to hire a new attorney.