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Criminal Justice

Executions in Louisiana on hold until at least January 2018

The state didn't say exactly why it needs more time, but execution drugs are scarce nationwide.
by Della Hasselle June 1, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff, state Treasury Department strike deal regarding disputed deputy pay

Nearly a week later, though, sheriff hasn't provided promised records to the state.
by Charles Maldonado May 16, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Young New Orleanians are using hip-hop to organize against violence and crime

Through recordings and weekly performance nights, young artists pull back from brushes with the law.
by Milan Ray May 11, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Changes at 911 call center lead to departures and shortage of dispatchers

Nearly 20 percent of staff leaving as state agency takes over unified operation.
by Charles Maldonado April 27, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Do ‘tough on crime’ state legislators have the courage to get smart on crime? We’ll soon see

Texas is way ahead of Louisiana on justice reform, and its crime rates have dropped as prison populations shrink.
by Holly Harris April 26, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

To accelerate prison reform, put a human face on mass incarceration

Personal stories of redemption behind bars can help America redeem itself from failed prison policies.
by The Rev. William Barnwell April 15, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

State treasurer denies bonus pay to 38 Orleans Parish deputies; Gusman sues

A state report released this week said some deputies have been getting the extra pay illegally.
by Charles Maldonado April 6, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Legislative Auditor questions $1 million in pay bonuses handed out by Gusman

Employees got supplements meant for law enforcement personnel even if their jobs involved little, if any, law enforcement.
by Charles Maldonado April 4, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Too young to take custody of his son, but old enough to be tried as an adult?

Teens join governor on Capitol steps in fight to pass 'Raise the Age' bill.
by Carlos Wilson April 1, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

Repeat offender suspected as shots ring out at a drug market yards from school

Neighborhood bedeviled by Criminal Court's revolving door.
by Austen Ward March 28, 2016 Updated November 7, 2019

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