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Criminal Justice
Fair Wayne Bryant, man given life sentence for stealing hedge clippers, granted parole
Bryant’s story gained national attention after the state Supreme Court refused to review his sentence.
Courtroom at Tulane and Broad closes after prosecutor tests positive for COVID-19
The ADA tested positive last week, Cannizzaro spokesman says.
A look at Orleans Parish DA candidates’ histories with controversial ‘material witness warrants’
Judge Arthur Hunter approved a warrant to have one victim of domestic violence jailed, and Judge Keva Landrum issued over a dozen material witness warrants to have witnesses arrested.
At Phase III hearing, jail’s lead psychiatrist says he would prefer new mental health facility
The testimony comes as the city attempts to make the case that a new facility isn't necessary.
In second day of Phase III hearing, judge says he can’t let city out of building new jail facility without more assurances on federal funding
The city says it believes that FEMA will help cover the cost of alternative plans, but its only evidence so far is one employee’s recollection of conversation with a FEMA representative.
Groups urge City Council to pass limits on surveillance
Extensive reporting and approval processes are being stripped from the ordinance after pushback by council members and Cantrell administration officials
In court, city argues it can’t afford new jail building
Hearings on long-contemplated Phase III began Tuesday morning with attorneys saying the city’s budget situation is too precarious to take on millions of dollars in new expenses related to the proposed jail building.
Sheriff’s Office deployed pepper spray in jail’s COVID-19 unit
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
We do not need another jail complex
We need more community-based mental health services, not Phase III.
