New Orleans police still lack revised policy on dealing with immigration issues
The department has submitted a policy change to federal overseers, but the decision is languishing.
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Criminal Justice
Years after rapper was convicted for killing, questions raised about his case
In 2000, someone shot a young man in a Slidell club. Investigators quickly zeroed in on McKinley Phipps Jr., a rising star in New Orleans’ rap scene. He was convicted of manslaughter. But witnesses have raised questions about the key eyewitness, and one woman says she was coerced into pointing the finger at Phipps.
Executions in Louisiana on hold until at least June
The state didn't say why it sought the delay. A scheduling conference is now set for two weeks after the 2015 legislative session ends.
George Carter, 15, was not a demon and not an angel, but he’s dead — and that should be our focus
Chief public defender: Vote tomorrow for judges willing to back sentencing reform
Twenty-year sentences for non-violent, victimless crimes are both unjust and a huge waste of taxpayer dollars.
Simple change could add $20 to traffic tickets in New Orleans, to benefit DA
District Attorney says flick of the pen would help his office; Criminal Court projects deficit this year.
Mayor, sheriff quietly end much-criticized per diem method for paying for prisoners
City says in January, it started paying Gusman a flat amount, though such an arrangement could run afoul of decades-old federal court order.
If elected judge, Ernest ‘Freddie’ Charbonnet pledges to create task force to remake juvenile justice system
Juvenile Court doesn’t leave children better off, he says.
Yolanda King says she would streamline Juvenile Court docket, seek alternatives to youth detention
She has been pulled from the bench until criminal charges are resolved, but she’s running for re-election.
Cynthia D. Samuel says she has experience, temperament for Juvenile Court judge
Over 23 years, she has handled thousands of Juvenile Court hearings and trials.
