The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
Category: Criminal Justice
Posted inOpinion
We do not need another jail complex
We need more community-based mental health services, not Phase III.
Posted inCriminal Justice
At tax fraud hearing, lawyers for Jason Williams and law partner claim vindictive prosecution, intimidation tactics
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Chief public defender takes leave of absence amid judicial campaign
Derwyn Bunton is one of two candidates running for the Section E seat in Criminal District Court. The election is on Nov. 3.
Posted inCriminal Justice
A year after critical report, massive case and warrant backlogs remain at Municipal Court
Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
Posted inCoronavirus
New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases
76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Orleans City Council passes restrictions on police use of tear gas
Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It’s not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
Posted inCriminal Justice
In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach
Three out of four candidates participated in the Wednesday forum. All said they would depart from the policies of outgoing DA Leon Cannizzaro.