State audit says DeSoto DA pulled money from other agencies through ‘traffic diversion’ programs
The audit confirms The Lens' findings about the effect of the programs, which allow DAs to keep fines in exchange for dropping traffic tickets.
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
New Orleans district attorney unearths 249 ‘DA subpoenas’ issued over three years
This is the first indication of how often prosecutors used the bogus documents.
Councilman pushes New Orleans DA to release delayed fake subpoena info
Williams: "We are now beyond the timeline you provided for disclosure."
Southern Poverty Law Center files complaint on traffic diversion
The activist group filed a formal complaint on Monday spurred by The Lens' investigation into traffic diversion programs.
Nearly a month late, Cannizzaro still hasn’t provided fake subpoena info to council
In a November letter, DA said file review could take “as long as six months.” Spokesman says that was an estimate, not a deadline.
Jefferson Parish DA’s repeated use of fake subpoenas included one issued to an 11-year-old
The Jefferson Parish DA's turned over 92 "DA subpoenas" in response to a public records request from The Lens. The documents date from 2016 and 2017, before DA Paul Connick ended the practice.
Federal judge to decide whether fake subpoena suit will move forward
DA's lawyers say prosecutors enjoy immunity under the law. Judge says plaintiffs have a difficult path ahead.
LSU student prevails in court fight with state officials over right to interview Angola inmate
In-person interview sought since 2015 with inmate who claims wrongful conviction in fatal shooting
Constitutional amendment to require unanimous jury verdicts passes state Senate committee
Louisiana is one of two states that allow non-unanimous verdicts in some felony cases.
Criminal complaint filed with Louisiana Attorney General over Cannizzaro’s use of fake subpoenas
Two people allege that prosecutors committed forgery, intimidated witnesses and obstructed justice by sending crime victims and witnesses so-called “DA subpoenas."
