"Escalation of aggression by law enforcement has led to deaths in other cities and could likely happen in New Orleans if these tactics continue to be used."
The city of New Orleans braces for yet more protests over police brutality and the killing of George Floyd. We’ll have coverage from the demonstrations, including accounts from two Lens reporters and a medical volunteer who were tear gassed on the Crescent City Connection.
In this episode, we look at what it was like to be a defendant in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea.
The third part of a four-part series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
In 2004, the charter group was the first to open a Recovery School District takeover school.
"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.”
"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."
The incident followed several nights of peaceful protests in the city.
The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
The school held dozens of mini-ceremonies to ensure families and graduates could hear their senior’s name read aloud.
