Harry Lee (sheriff)

Harry Lee (sheriff)

Harry Lee (August 27, 1932 – October 8, 2007) was the long-time sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He was first elected in 1979, as the 30th Sheriff, and was re-elected six times, serving twenty eight years and six months. He is the older brother of Playboy magazine's first Asian-American centerfold, China Lee.

Read more about Harry Lee (sheriff):  Early Years, Background, Controversies, Legal Career, Political Career, Hurricane Katrina, Health

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