Orleans Parish DA turns over first fake subpoena found in its files
A judge ordered the office to search cases that had been refused for prosecution. Next up: all cases closed in a 16-month period.
Author: Charles Maldonado
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- Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
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