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Author: Matt Davis

Law enforcement commission fails to honor 24-hour public notice law ahead of meeting

September 14, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Censorship of inmate mail at Orleans Prison alleged in civil rights lawsuit against Gusman

September 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy jailed on rape, kidnapping charges

September 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Recent London riots insult the memory of Katrina's greater toll

August 31, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Others dispute sheriff's contention that deal will happen without federal court oversight

August 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD officer accused of off-duty shooting will be retried after jury deadlocks

August 1, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Judge lets stand charges against Eris revelers accused of disturbing the peace

July 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Overmedicating young inmates called chemical restraint

July 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019
Antipsychotic drugs like Seroquel, developed specifically for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are being prescribed to manage young inmates without either disorder, despite dangerous side effects.

Sheriff's Office to be placed under federal consent decree, jail panelist says

July 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy reviewed for other infractions

July 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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