According to the AP report, Gov. Edwards was notified of the violent circumstances of Ronald Greene's death within hours of his May 2019 arrest, stating that they obtained text messages showing this through a public records request.
"Unfortunately, the Superintendent has time to attend parades but no urgency to produce a plan to be part of implementing the necessary changes to make us safe." -JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council Vice President
District Attorney Jason Williams has ordered his office's Civil Rights Division to begin a full review of cases prosecuted by former judge Michelle Odinet while she served as Assistant District Attorney in Orleans Parish.
A report from Louisiana Auditor Michael Waguespack highlights Louisiana's "multiple challenges" in addressing domestic violence.
On Friday, the Louisiana Supreme Court released an order temporarily disqualifying judge Michelle Odinet from the bench. The Court appointed retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as judge pro tempore in her place until Feb. 28.
The sun has set on Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s almost two decade reign over Orleans Parish, and has risen over a successor whose presence shatters multiple glass ceilings. Sheriff-elect Susan Hutson will become the first female and first Black female sheriff of Orleans Parish. A leader with a progressive voice and the love of the people, […]
Elections are a great time to talk about issues, particularly ones within the purview of the office being sought. For years, sheriffs, judges, and district attorneys ran on messaging that went without question. Their stances on public safety were accepted as gospel: there was never enough law enforcement, crime is always going up, and they […]
After 23 hours of deliberation over four days, the jurors in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse returned a verdict of not guilty for all charges.
The Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission will hear patient testimony during their meeting on Thursday. The Commission is hoping to hear from medical cannabis patients regarding their experiences with Louisiana's current program, as well as their thoughts on what needs improvement.
Multiple sources have come forward to make allegations against Archbishop Aymond, after his spokesperson sent a letter of denial to Church Militant. As the Bishops conference in Baltimore approaches this week, what seems to be a witch hunt by Aymond has begun. It’s important to understand Archbishop Gregory Aymond’s young career as a Priest, serving […]
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