Security district officers sued for allegedly pulling guns on Black youths looking for lost dog
The suit alleges that the officers were racially profiling the group when they stopped them.
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
Legislature creates task force to consider relief for people still in prison on non-unanimous jury convictions
Lawmaker says the group will aim to find ways to identify cases where defendants were convicted wrongfully as a result of problems in their cases beyond split decisions, such as weak evidence, misconduct or discrimination.
Louisiana State Police tanked automated expungement meant to help thousands, lawmaker says
Legislation would have wiped out millions of arrest and conviction records.
Report: New Orleans judges continued to issue warrants for failure to appear during pandemic despite court closures, health risks
In their annual report, watchdog group Court Watch NOLA called the practice "egregious."
Nearly 70 percent of people incarcerated at the New Orleans jail are fully vaccinated, according to sheriff
The vaccination rate in the jail is now higher than the rest of the city and state.
Bill to give new trials to people convicted by split juries dies in committee
‘The only hope they may have’: After Supreme Court decision, a bill to address non-unanimous jury convictions to be heard at the legislature on Thursday
The bill is opposed by the Louisiana District Attorneys Association.
DA Jason Williams announces decision to prosecute two teenagers as adults, going back on campaign promise
Williams was the only candidate in last year’s election to pledge never to prosecute juveniles in adult court.
Dozens of current NOPD officers are on the DA’s list of cops with credibility issues. But some misconduct — including discrimination and unauthorized use of force — doesn’t appear to make the cut.
The list was compiled by the NOPD’s Public Integrity Bureau. DA Jason Williams says he will be creating his own list as well.
Judge recommends denial of city’s request to pause new jail construction
The city has been ordered to continue work on the controversial Phase III jail facility. But it has asked for a stay pending an appeal. A judge said that request should be denied.
