On Friday, Louisiana had confirmed 38 cases of monkeypox, 29 of which are in New Orleans or the parishes that immediately surround it.
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Behind The Lens episode 175: ‘The evidence was not there’
A federal jury acquits Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams on 10 counts of tax fraud. And the New Orleans City Council and Entergy agree to a moratorium on service suspensions.
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Orleans DA Jason Williams acquitted on all counts
His former law partner was found guilty of four tax charges in a separate case that was tried jointly.
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Kennedy HS students’ lawyer seeks partial judgment in 2019 graduation scandal
The attorney, representing the classes of 2019 and 2020, seeks damages for emotional distress.
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Could a federal funding program that helped clean up the Great Lakes work for the Mississippi River too?
Mississippi River watershed communities like Bay City, Wisconsin are feeling the effects of environmental degradation. Advocates hope a proposed federal funding program, based on a successful initiative in the Great Lakes, could change this.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
City Council committee approves moratorium on Entergy shutdowns until November
The resolution, which the company has agreed to, now goes to the full council for final approval.
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Jury begins deliberations in DA Williams tax trial
Williams, Burdett forgo witnesses, moving straight to closing arguments after prosecution rests.
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OPSB District 1 seat draws three candidates
The board is also seeking applicants to temporarily fill the district 4 seat recently vacated by J.C. Romero.
Posted inCriminal Justice
First week of trial against DA Jason Williams wraps up with testimony from IRS investigator and Williams’ ex-wife
The prosecution is expected to continue its case with more witnesses on Monday.
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Behind The Lens episode 174: Defendant Williams
The DA goes on trial. St. James rejects solar ban. And another new Orleans school fails to graduate students on time as a result of administrative problems.
