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.
Category: Criminal Justice
City Council Members Press Ferguson on “Lack of Urgency” Producing Crime Plan
February 1, 2022“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
DA Williams Orders Review of Cases Prosecuted by Former ADA Michelle Odinet
January 1, 2022District 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.
Report: Louisiana Faces “Many Challenges” in Addressing Domestic Violence
December 22, 2021A report from Louisiana Auditor Michael Waguespack highlights Louisiana’s “multiple challenges” in addressing domestic violence.
Lafayette Judge Caught Using Racist Slur on Video Temporarily Suspended Without Pay
December 18, 2021On 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.
There’s A New Sheriff In Town – And She Needs Us Now More Than Ever
December 15, 2021The 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 […]
In a Cycle Where More Pain Equals More Gain, Less Focus on Crime and Punishment and More on Rehabilitation and Reentry Necessary for NOLA Judicial System
December 7, 2021Elections 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 […]
“The Whole Damn System is Guilty” – Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted On All Charges
November 19, 2021After 23 hours of deliberation over four days, the jurors in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse returned a verdict of not guilty for all charges.
Louisiana Medical Marijuana Commission to Hear Patient Testimony Thursday
November 17, 2021The 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.
New Orleans Archbishop Facing Allegations of Abuse and Cover Up
November 15, 2021Multiple sources have come forward to make allegations against Archbishop Aymond, after his spokesperson sent a letter of denial to Church Militant. As the Bishop’s conference in Baltimore approaches this […]
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