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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Criminal Justice
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
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.
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.
Oakdale union president says prison failed for days to isolate prisoners with coronavirus
Warden has been replaced after OSHA complaints were filed.
Public defenders ask court to toss 3,000 cases stemming from city begging ordinance previously found unconstitutional
Move is part of a broader push to clean slate on outstanding municipal warrants and fines.
Oakdale federal prison resumes and expands COVID-19 testing
Eight Oakdale prisoners have already died from the disease.
Federal judge denies challenge to state’s Camp J program to house local inmates with COVID-19
Plaintiffs argue the camp is unsanitary and has inadequate medical care.
Plea deals resume via video feed at New Orleans criminal court
The court has been closed, and many proceedings suspended, for two months due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Oakdale inmate dies from COVID-19 two days after scheduled release
‘I would like for you to put in bold letters that we do hold the prison responsible for this,’ the man’s son told The Lens.
