Press Article: Arrest of Rita Benson LeBlanc, Former Saints and Pelicans Executive
NEW ORLEANS — Rita Benson LeBlanc, granddaughter of the late New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson, has been arrested in South Carolina. LeBlanc, who is facing charges for interference and hindering police officers, was taken into custody recently, according to court records.
LeBlanc held a significant role as an executive with both franchises and was once in line to inherit ownership from her grandfather. However, a contentious family feud in 2015 led to her, along with her brother and mother, being ousted from their positions, ultimately allowing Gayle Benson to assume full control of the teams.
Local news outlet WDSU has reached out to the Charleston Police Department for additional details regarding the circumstances of her arrest. The arrest marks another chapter in a tumultuous family history intertwined with the legacy of one of New Orleans’ most prominent sports figures. As developments unfold, the future implications on LeBlanc’s legal status and any potential impact on the franchises remain to be seen.
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