Focused On

Behind The Lens episode 197: ‘You can’t come out later and say it was in the name of safety’

Jurors are back in the criminal district courtrooms after a pause due to summons issues. Environmental groups review their options after a judge dismisses their lawsuit over an LNG facility.
by Carolyne Heldman

This week on Behind The Lens, jurors return to criminal court in New Orleans after pause due to summons debacle, but concerns remain about how many people with felony convictions were permanently dropped from the parish juror list. A judge has dismissed a lawsuit over a Plaquemines Parish LNG facility and environmental groups are reviewing their options And a new ordinance requires school zone flashing lights to work properly in order to issue tickets to drivers.

Our guests this week are Lens reporters Joshua Rosenberg, Nick Chrastil and Marta Jewson. 

You can also listen to Behind The Lens on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other services.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: RSS

Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman has been in media for 35 years, most recently as Executive Director at an NPR member station in Colorado where she was responsible for new multi-platform content initiatives, strategic planning, research, branding, and non-traditional revenue generation. During her tenure she also created and launched four weekly news, public affairs and cultural affairs programs and monthly live Town Hall broadcasts. Heldman moved to New Orleans last summer with her husband and canine companion and they live happily in The Marigny.

View all posts by Carolyne Heldman