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Author: Charles Maldonado

About Charles Maldonado
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

Judicial contender says reporter made possible the would-be sting with Marullo

October 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Secret recordings are discouraged, says one journalistic ethic expert, though another says issue isn't so clear.

Landrieu’s new hiring efforts challenged by another city employees group

September 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Argument hinges on differing requirements for number of Civil Service Commission members.

Live blog Wednesday: City in court to explain NOPD’s use of dashboard and officer-worn cameras

September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Report says police cameras often don’t work or aren’t turned on.

Live blog Tuesday: Court monitor holds public meeting to discuss NOPD reforms

September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

On eve of scheduled court hearing about new personnel rules, Civil Service Commission suddenly changes lawyers

September 11, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
The vote appears to violate state Open Meetings Law.

NOPD accused of racially profiling Latinos, aiding federal immigration agents

September 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
A federally appointed firm overseeing reforms at the department is reviewing the complaints.

City cites 13 properties for blight again after The Lens finds trash-strewn lots and dilapidated houses

September 5, 2014 Updated December 4, 2019
One of them is a community center near Washington and Broad that has languished for two years.

Live blog Wednesday: Landrieu wraps budget hearings; nonprofits discussed

August 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Mayor heads to Council District D to get citizen input on budget priorities for 2015 spending plan.

Live blog Tuesday: Mayor at Touro Synagogue to hear District B concerns

August 26, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Continuing his tour of the City Council districts, tonight's uptown meeting seeks more budget input.

Live blog Monday: Civil Service Commission to vote on overhaul of personnel rules

August 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
Mayor Landrieu wants to give managers more power in how employees are hired, promoted and evaluated.

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