NOPD creates a list of officers with potential credibility issues. An arrest warrant for a former charter school administrator. And the Super Bowl Host Committee is now a “culture bearer.”
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Bill to give new trials to people convicted by split juries dies in committee
The bill, which would have given new trials or a shot at parole to 1,500 people in prison, was opposed by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.
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NOPD issues warrant for former Singleton Charter CFO amid background checks investigation
The warrant accuses Catrina Reed of theft and injuring public records.
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First grant issued by new ‘culture bearer’ fund is $1.2 million to Super Bowl Host Committee
The president of the The New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund said the fund already had an “agreement” with the Host Committee to make the payments, but couldn’t say whether that agreement had been formalized or was legally binding.
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‘The only hope they may have’: After Supreme Court decision, a bill to address non-unanimous jury convictions to be heard at the legislature on Thursday
The bill is opposed by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.
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Bricolage names interim CEO days before union election
On Friday, teachers at the school will vote on a union
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DA Jason Williams announces decision to prosecute two teenagers as adults, going back on campaign promise
Williams was the only candidate in last year’s election to pledge never to prosecute juveniles in adult court.
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COVID-19 cases in NOLA Public Schools hold steady as school year winds down
People quarantining dropped from 506 to 408.
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Dozens of current NOPD officers are on the DA’s list of cops with credibility issues. But some misconduct — including discrimination and unauthorized use of force — doesn’t appear to make the cut.
The list was compiled by the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau. DA Jason Williams says he will be creating his own list as well.
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Judge recommends denial of city’s request to pause new jail construction
The city has been ordered to continue work on the controversial Phase III jail facility. But it has asked for a stay pending an appeal. A judge said that request should be denied.