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Author: Matt Davis

Two Eris Parade arrestees ask for "vague" charges against them to be quashed

July 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Questions surround DA's decision to drop charges in gun-waving cop's case

July 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019
Ex-cop Devyn Swanier lost his job but not his liberty. The young man he bullied thinks justice has not been served. Experts are split on the question.

The Lens wins press club awards for investigative reporting, social media

July 18, 2011 Updated December 26, 2023

Justice panel squawks about 'rubber stamp' role on agency funding; Carter vows reform

July 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jefferson drops charges against OPP deputy

July 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Your money, who decides? New Orleanians invited to speak up on budget for next year

July 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council tells district attorney, criminal clerk to do a better job of measuring effectiveness

July 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Suspended deputy loses part-time constable job after being accused of beating woman

June 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council puts hope in criminal-justice reforms but raises questions about some budgets

June 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy arrested, booked with assault

June 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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