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
Week in Review: Former charter network employee says Kennedy HS administrators improperly changed students’ grades
Plus, Russel Honore does an extended interview on Behind The Lens. And two opposing perspectives on the RTA's plan for the Canal streetcar line.
Cannizzaro appeals ruling allowing fake subpoena suit to go forward
Cannizzaro and a number of his prosecutors are facing a federal suit for allegedly violating people's civil rights through their use of fake subpoenas and material witness warrants.
Week in review: An alternative to closure, four New Orleans schools implement improvement plans
Plus, a conservative argues against capital punishment. And a new episode of Behind The Lens.
Civil rights lawsuit over fake subpoenas, witness arrests allowed to go forward, judge rules
Judge denies much of Cannizzaro's motion to dismiss the suit, which alleges systematic civil rights violations.
Week in Review: How and when does the Orleans school district decide to close schools? How should it?
Plus, following this week's decision to OK a controversial power plant, a look at the relationships — business and political — between some City Council members and Entergy. And more on the Mosaic Fertilizer wastewater situation in St. James Parish.
Public defender sues city for records on surveillance camera locations
CIty denied a public records request from the defense attorney last summer, claiming it would reveal sensitive information related to terrorism prevention. But civil rights groups representing her say the cameras are, in fact, normally used for routine law enforcement and criminal prosecution.
Week in Review: Plaquemines Parish residents seek answers on state coastal restoration efforts
Plus, a City Councilwoman wants the RTA to stop sharing hotel tax revenues with the tourism industry. And a new financial audit of Harney elementary's former charter operator reveals more problems.
Week in Review: Soon-to-be-enacted law could leave just one abortion provider in Louisiana
Plus, Entergy hits another snag on proposed power plant. NOPD makes some progress meeting consent decree requirements, but it's still not quite there. And rural communities across the state may soon have to take action on their aging water systems.
Watch Friday’s NOPD consent decree hearing
Hearing is a "comprehensive assessment" of department's progress. The city was originally asked to broadcast it on public access but declined in a December letter to the court.
