Civil rights group says the magistrate judge is violating an agreement made as part of a federal lawsuit.
Category: Criminal Justice
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Domestic violence victims and advocates report breakdowns in stay-away order processing during COVID-19 restrictions
Missing records, state protective order database delays, limited access all created barriers to protection, according to people who spoke to The Lens.
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The Section G Podcast episode 4: ‘You are in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea’
In this episode, we look at what it was like to be a defendant in the courtroom of Judge Frank Shea.
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The Section G Project Part 3: The Defendants
The third part of a four-part series on the life and career of New Orleans Judge Frank Shea.
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City Council removes NOPD praise from George Floyd resolution, will consider ordinance to ban tear gas
“This system has a dual purpose,” Councilman Jason Williams said. “One that seeks justice for the wealthy, historic majority, and one that favors punishment against the poor and historically disenfranchised.”
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Police fire tear gas into crowd approaching Crescent City Connection
The incident followed several nights of peaceful protests in the city.
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DOC to suspend prisoner release program as state enters phase two of reopening
The furlough review panel, meant to reduce the prison population, has approved just 97 prisoners for release as of Monday
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DA’s office refused nearly half of felony domestic violence cases last year, watchdog group finds
In newly released report, Court Watch NOLA calls for more resources for victims of domestic violence
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Report: New Orleans judges routinely fail to order alleged domestic abusers to relinquish guns
Only 15 people turned over their firearms, according to a watchdog report, despite a state law that requires them to be disarmed.
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City says funding new jail building would require ‘cutting basic city services’
It appeared that ‘Phase III’ was ready to move forward after years of debate. But with expected shortfalls due to COVID-19, City Hall says a new jail building could take funding away from other priorities.