Orleans, Jefferson DAs face ethics complaints for prosecutors’ use of fake subpoenas
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed the complaint today with the state agency that disciplines attorneys.
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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