Multiple bills are way down in New Orleans. But they still offer prosecutors leverage as a threat. Court Watch volunteers saw prosecutors reference the habitual offender law in 16 percent of plea-deal cases in 2017, 13 percent in 2018.
At least 59 people were jailed for contempt in 2018 based on questionable drug tests, watchdog group says.
Judge rejects argument that cameras are used for terrorism prevention.
Orleans DA's office among worst offenders
Shameful record of torture and killings by cops here and in Chicago
Court Watch NOLA seeks wholesale reform of the justice system.
Cannizzaro and a number of his prosecutors are facing a federal suit for allegedly violating people's civil rights through their use of fake subpoenas and material witness warrants.
Opposition to capital punishment gains momentum on the right.
