Breaking News: Person of Interest Identified in Young Greatness Murder
December 5, 2018
The New Orleans Police Department has identified a person of interest in the fatal shooting of New Orleans rapper Young Greatness.
Category: Criminal Justice
New Orleans Deputy Shot in Attempted Carjacking
December 5, 2018
A sergeant with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office was shot late Tuesday during what appeared to be a carjacking attempt.
Real Time Crime Center Expansion – “We have only scratched the surface”
December 5, 2018
Currently, the RTCC has a staff of 18 people and streams footage from 340 city-owned cameras. Now the city hopes to expand the capabilities of the crime center even further, by introducing their SafeCam Platinum program.
New Orleans Inmate Dead – Investigation Under Way
December 4, 2018
According to a report by WWL Radio, a 28-year-old prison inmate died this morning. On Saturday, the unidentified male inmate had suffered a medical issue in his cell and was found unresponsive just after lunch on Saturday. Prison security and medical staff immediately initiated lifesaving treatment and continued until EMS arrived. The inmate was taken to […]
Power to the People: Standout Legal Services for New Orleans
December 1, 2018
In the event you need a lawyer, it’s good to know which ones are looking out for the people - the people of the Crescent City, that is.
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana – Could NOLA’s Disadvantaged Communities Benefit?
December 1, 2018
Does acceptance via legalization forgive past transgressions? What happens to the people who have records for possessing cannabis?
The Marijuana Economy – Good for Everyone?
December 1, 2018
Economics is always a tricky subject. When we’re talking about the economic implications of marijuana legalization, things get even trickier. There’s no doubt that states who have legalized marijuana are making money. But who is benefiting from all of that new cash flow? Who gets access to those lucrative new business opportunities? Cannabis Legalization – […]
‘Juvenile Lifer’ gets parole (and a hug) thanks to Tulane clinic
November 15, 2018
After 41 years in prison for a crime committed as a teenager, Barry Williams was recently granted parole. He was represented by the Tulane Criminal Justice Clinic.
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