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Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

Deputy charged with domestic abuse, battery on girlfriend pleads guilty to lesser charge

By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | An Orleans Parish sheriff’s deputy, initially suspended after being booked with domestic abuse and battery on his girlfriend, has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disturbing the peace after the alleged victim refused to cooperate, the District Attorney’s office said this week. Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin […]

Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

District attorney declines prosecution for cop who allegedly brandished pair of guns

By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | A rookie New Orleans cop who resigned in April after allegedly brandishing two guns during an off-duty altercation at a gas station will not face criminal charges in the incident, prosecutors have decided. Swanier “After reviewing all of the evidence, the District Attorney’s office determined that it […]