Council grills NOPD chief on use of tear gas on protesters
Ferguson struggles to answer questions about what danger the march posed as he maintains that blocking it was the right move.
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
Police release body cam footage from expressway clash with protesters
Video released after criticism for use of tear gas, projectiles.
Lawyers again ask federal judge to hold New Orleans Magistrate Harry Cantrell in contempt over bail practices
Civil rights group says the magistrate judge is violating an agreement made as part of a federal lawsuit.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Police fire tear gas into crowd approaching Crescent City Connection
The incident followed several nights of peaceful protests in the city.
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
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
