On November 3, 2020 New Orleans will vote to elect a new District Attorney. For twelve years, District Attorney Leon Cannizarro took our city backwards, criminalizing our most poor, locking up minor offenders for months, and abusing victims of crime. It is crucial now to elect a district attorney who will move us forward out […]
As the last day of qualifying ends, Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro has officially declined to run for a third term, according to NOLA.com. This comes after a second term that was fraught with complaints – civil, criminal, and ethical – against his practices as top law enforcement officer in New Orleans. Mr. Cannizzaro […]
Last week, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro unveiled a plan to combat New Orleans' juvenile crime problem.
On Thursday, the New Orleans City Council approved a resolution calling for the DA to end the practice of jailing victims.
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