CRIMEWAFB BATON ROUGE
Former wedding venue owner admits to stealing more than $1 million from couples
Jason Lottman, the ex-owner of Champagne Manor, admitted to stealing over $1 million from couples and vendors by offering false financial incentives. The venue closed in 2025, causing financial losses for couples like Travis and Rachael Marshall, who lost nearly $20,000.
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