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Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

New jail building approved by City Council; sheriff must close others when it's built

By Matt Davis, The Lens staff writer | The New Orleans City Council voted unanimously this afternoon in support of an ordinance granting permission for Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman to build a 1,438-bed jail. Gusman will have to demolish most of his other jail facilities as soon as possible once the new facility is […]

Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

Despite reservations, Gusman wants council to consider ordinance to let him build new jail

By Steve Beatty, The Lens staff writer | Despite being opposed to some requirements that could be imposed on him, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman said Friday that he wants the City Council to vote next week on whether to grant him a building permit for a new 1,438-bed jail. Gusman sent a point-by-point critique […]