DA’s office agrees to vacate 22 non-unanimous jury convictions
The action was part of a larger review of hundreds of non-unanimous verdicts.
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Criminal Justice
Former juvenile public defender Teneé Felix to lead DA’s Juvenile Division
Disciplinary practices at Angola lead to hunger strike among a handful of prisoners
Officials confirm that some prisoners have been kept in disciplinary segregation longer than what rules call for.
Despite NOPD policy, most 2019 police vehicle pursuits occurred in response to non-violent violations
The year saw more injuries resulting from chases than any since the department has been releasing the data.
After improvements, monitors warn that conditions at the New Orleans jail may be backsliding
New report cites concerns over health care, violence, and staffing at the facility.
ACLU sues Louisiana State Police for access to facial recognition documents
According to suit, the State Police falsely claimed it did not have records on facial recognition. Emails released by the city of New Orleans prove that wasn't true, the ACLU says.
Jason Williams has vowed never to use the habitual offender statute. What does that mean for criminal justice in New Orleans?
Public defenders say that cases have been moving more efficiently since Williams took office and stopped using multiple bills.
911 board approves multimillion-dollar law enforcement records, analytics system
The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
DA’s office asks state appeals court to reverse ruling in fake subpoena records case
A district court judge awarded an attorney more than $50,000 last year. The lawyers who represented her are seeking nearly $135,000 for legal fees and costs associated with the multi-year suit.
City will appeal order to move forward with Phase III of New Orleans jail
Reform groups encouraged the city to appeal after a stern ruling by a federal judge.
