Bill to lessen crime of marijuana possession backed by liberals, libertarians
But it faces strong opposition from law enforcement. A committee will hear the bill Tuesday.
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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Louisiana case over execution protocol
Decision lets stand a ruling that says a death-row inmate doesn't have a right to know how he will be executed.
Sheriff says he credited city for $200,000 in ankle-monitoring overpayments
Gusman says city has been made whole for errors identified in report from Inspector General's Office.
Sheriff’s Office overcharged city for ankle monitoring program, IG report says
Watchdog agency said city overpaid sheriff more than $200,00 for pretrial release monitoring.
Understaffing blamed for high number of unanswered 911 calls in New Orleans
Police chief says the problem isn't related to cops checking in for off-duty work.
Video: The Lens interviews Coroner-elect Jeffrey Rouse at Newsmakers event
Charles Maldonado will interview Rouse at 8 a.m. Watch here if you can't attend in person.
State tells sheriffs to better explain why deputies should get extra state pay
Whistleblower says Orleans Parish Sheriff is gaming the system to pay people who aren't eligible.
Unusual coalition aims to reduce high prisoner count in Louisiana
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.
State appeals judge’s order to reveal source of lethal injection drug
The deadline to produce the information was Monday.
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office omits job descriptions in seeking extra pay for deputies
The state pays deputies involved in law enforcement an extra $500 per month. To get the money, sheriffs must fill out a form showing that the employees aren’t administrative or clerical employees. Sheriff Marlin Gusman, however, has been using an old form that doesn't ask exactly how much law enforcement they do.
