Jason Williams is re-screening cases accepted by Cannizzaro’s administration, and public defenders say many low-level cases should be dismissed or diverted.
But Williams told The Lens he plans to shake up the leadership in the office.
After Magistrate recommendation, city has said it is continuing work on the facility.
Williams says he will not use resources on low-level charges and will end the "win at all costs" culture in the DA's office.
The decision will mean that 489 people in prisons and jails will soon get vaccinated. Status of local pretrial inmates was not immediately clear.
The ordinance that was ultimately passed wasn't as ambitious as the original, but advocates say it's a good start.
Details are limited, but Williams says he expects it to be a “collaborative process” with the police department.
The success of the ballot measure could come down to whether the French Quarter Management District and the city can strike a deal on the use and control over the funds.
Promise of Justice Initiative criticizes state and federal response at jails and prisons statewide.
The emails show that the NOPD and Louisiana State Police have had a formal relationship since at least 2018 that provides the NOPD access facial recognition software.
