The third part of a four-part series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
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One year after Kennedy HS graduation scandal, New Beginnings charter group votes to dissolve
In 2004, the charter group was the first to open a Recovery School District takeover school.
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City Council removes NOPD praise from George Floyd resolution, will consider ordinance to ban tear gas
“This system has a dual purpose,” Councilman Jason Williams said. “One that seeks justice for the wealthy, historic majority, and one that favors punishment against the poor and historically disenfranchised.”
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Why the Fair Fund Campaign matters
“The release of $1 million was a pittance, but it was also the first time in this city’s history that hospitality workers came together and won an industry-wide victory of this scale. It is now time to transition to the next phase.”
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Police fire tear gas into crowd approaching Crescent City Connection
The incident followed several nights of peaceful protests in the city.
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DOC to suspend prisoner release program as state enters phase two of reopening
The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
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Cap, gown and mask: Kennedy HS seniors graduate in small ceremonies
The school held dozens of mini-ceremonies to ensure families and graduates could hear their senior’s name read aloud.
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City ‘pleasantly surprised’ at April tax collections as it moves to allocate $35 million for housing programs
In response to the death of George Floyd, dozens of residents call for reducing NOPD funding.
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Former Kennedy HS principal sues charter group, whistleblower
Brian Gibson was fired last year along with several other administrators at the school.
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DA’s office refused nearly half of felony domestic violence cases last year, watchdog group finds
In newly released report, Court Watch NOLA calls for more resources for victims of domestic violence