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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. 

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Carolyne Heldman

Carolyne Heldman Rovira has been in media for 35 years, and is currently the podcast host and producer for Behind The Lens. Heldman served as executive director at Aspen Public Radio, an NPR affiliate, where she launched four weekly news, public affairs, and cultural affairs programs. She has been a guest lecturer at Tulane University, is a frequent guest and moderator for the Aspen Institute, Rocky Mountain Institute, and the American Enterprise Institute.

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