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Behind The Lens episode 167: ‘Two jurors did not believe the State met its burden of proof’

Government watchdog agencies looking into city roadwork program. COVID is up in local schools. And the state Supreme Court hears a case that could affect hundreds of people imprisoned on split-jury convictions.
by Carolyne Heldman May 13, 2022 Updated May 13, 2022

In the best interest of our children

HB 272 is a first step in creating much-needed oversight and implementing more effective strategies to reduce the impact of high-conflict divorce on families.
by Christine DeSue May 13, 2022 Updated May 13, 2022

School cases rise again in final report

by Marta Jewson May 11, 2022 Updated May 11, 2022

State Supreme Court hears case that could overturn hundreds of split-jury convictions

Reginald Reddick was convicted of murder by a non-unanimous jury. Though split juries were ruled unconstitutional, hundreds of old split-jury convictions are still considered valid.
by Nick Chrastil May 10, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

Government watchdogs probing $2B Katrina roadwork project as city faces federal deadline

Emails obtained by The Lens indicate the probes may involve conflict of interest allegations against the official in charge of the roadwork program.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 10, 2022 Updated May 10, 2022

The first lie wins

As I spend Mother’s Day without my children, I am sending out a single positive message to parents in similar situations: I see you.
by Bridget Neal May 7, 2022 Updated May 7, 2022

Louisiana Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in case that could determine if hundreds with split-jury verdicts are entitled to new trials

Advocates for prisoners convicted by split juries worry that a bill moving through the legislature could provide an excuse for the court to dodge the issue.
by Nick Chrastil May 6, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

Behind The Lens episode 166: ‘It seems like no one is interested in getting paid’

Reporter Michael Isaac Stein and host Carolyne Heldman talk about the 'smart cities' scandal at City Hall: what's happened and what's coming next.
by Carolyne Heldman May 6, 2022 Updated May 6, 2022

Louisiana legislator pushes bills benefiting the oil and gas industry — and her husband

Internal emails show Sen. Sharon Hewitt worked on a bill with a company that had financial ties to her spouse.
by Sara Sneath May 6, 2022 Updated May 9, 2022

Council to hire outside investigator for its probe into ‘smart cities’ contract-fixing allegations

The investigator will have 45 days to review documents, subpoena witnesses and issue a report.
by Michael Isaac Stein May 5, 2022 Updated May 26, 2022

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