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Criminal Justice

Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.

Mayor’s proposed budget ignores ordinance mandating equitable funding for public defenders and DA’s office

The proposed budget ordinance funds the public defenders at 28 percent of the DA's office, and would override the ordinance mandating 85 percent funding passed in August.
by Nick Chrastil October 26, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Money bail a central issue in race for New Orleans magistrate judge

Juana Marine Lombard and Steve Singer are competing for the seat in the Nov. 3 election.
by Nick Chrastil October 26, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

In hearing on Jason Williams’ tax fraud case, defense questions investigator’s impartiality

An IRS special agent who oversaw the criminal probe into Williams is questioned about her friendships with councilman’s ex-wife and opponent in DA race.
by Nick Chrastil October 22, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

Closing arguments made in hearing over new jail facility

by Nick Chrastil October 19, 2020 Updated October 19, 2020

DA candidate Keva Landrum issued at least two material witness warrants for crime victims

by Nick Chrastil October 16, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

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.
by Nick Chrastil October 15, 2020 Updated October 15, 2020

Courtroom at Tulane and Broad closes after prosecutor tests positive for COVID-19

The ADA tested positive last week, Cannizzaro spokesman says.
by Nick Chrastil October 14, 2020 Updated October 14, 2020

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.
by Nick Chrastil October 9, 2020 Updated October 27, 2020

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.
by Nick Chrastil October 8, 2020 Updated October 9, 2020

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.
by Nick Chrastil October 7, 2020 Updated October 7, 2020

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