The selection process is different than the one for the NOPD consent decree monitor.
Author Archives: Sara Rahman
Sara Rahman is a third-year law student at New York University, where she serves as an editor of the New York University Review of Law and Social Change. She reports on criminal justice issues as an intern for The Lens. Originally from New Orleans, she graduated from Benjamin Franklin High School in 2005 and Yale University in 2009.
Posted inCriminal Justice
All sides agree that more deputies are needed, but at what pay and how many?
Federal hearing continues to determine whether the city or sheriff needs to pay for prison reforms.
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Live blog: Hearing to determine cost of OPP consent decree, who should pay for it
The city, Sheriff’s Office, Southern Poverty Law Center and Department of Justice were back in federal court to hammer out how they’ll implement a consent decree to reform the jail. The hearing wrapped up Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Legislative Auditor reviewing Sheriff’s Office audit after Quatrevaux complaint
Daryl Purpera said it’s unusual for Gusman’s campaign treasurer to audit his office, but so far he hasn’t seen anything improper.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Sheriff expects higher legal settlements; city would like better budget details
Federal judge wraps up a two-day hearing that examined the sheriff’s budget.
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Budget manager, auditor for Sheriff’s Office admit to seven-figure mistakes
City grills Marlin Gusman’s financial experts, trying to make the point that sheriff misspends money he gets.
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Live blog: Sheriff’s Office budget poked, prodded in federal court
After a tongue-lashing last month from judge about delays, sheriff expected to be better prepared this week.