The Lens tried unsuccessfully for a year to determine when the state's lethal-injection drugs were due to expire, but prison officials repeatedly said they had no public records that showed such a date. Recently acquired documents show the state in fact had emails, letters and other records that reveal that information and more.
Tuesday night, an inmate in Oklahoma reportedly writhed on a gurney after being declared unconscious. Louisiana’s execution method would use the same sedative, but in a much lower dosage. Death-penalty opponents say such a low dosage may not prevent suffering.
But it faces strong opposition from law enforcement. A committee will hear the bill Tuesday.
Decision lets stand a ruling that says a death-row inmate doesn't have a right to know how he will be executed.
Gusman says city has been made whole for errors identified in report from Inspector General's Office.
Watchdog agency said city overpaid sheriff more than $200,00 for pretrial release monitoring.
Police chief says the problem isn't related to cops checking in for off-duty work.
Charles Maldonado will interview Rouse at 8 a.m. Watch here if you can't attend in person.
Whistleblower says Orleans Parish Sheriff is gaming the system to pay people who aren't eligible.
Louisiana is a world leader in locking up its own residents, with an incarceration rate that rivals totalitarian regimes. A group of liberals, libertarians and business leaders are trying to end that distinction. Several bills have been introduced in the Legislature to lessen drug sentences, expand parole eligibility and release sick, elderly inmates.
