New Orleans staged wrecks suspect enters plea in bombshell hearing [Video]

A suspect indicted in a wide-ranging staged wrecks investigation has pleaded guilty, and also revealed bombshell allegations in the case. Ryan Harris, who was indicted in connection with the staged wrecks as well as an investigation into the killing of a federal witness in the case, pleaded guilty to three charges Thursday. Harris pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, wire fraud, and causing death by use of a firearm. The factual basis of Harris’s plea agreement was read in court. Harris admitted his role in the killing of Cornelius Garrison, who was reportedly working with the federal government in the case against several high-profile New Orleans lawyers and their firms. According to court records, Harris said he assisted with the murder by providing a co-conspirator, Leon Parker, with the gun. However, Harris accused Parker of shooting and killing Garrison. Harris also accused Sean Alfortish, a well-known …