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Criminal Justice

How money stalled negotiations over Orleans jail consent decree

by Tom Gogola November 27, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

State PSC considers lowering ‘sinful’ prison phone rates

by Katy Reckdahl November 15, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Angry council member declares $7M for decree monitor a ‘ripoff’

by Tom Gogola November 14, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Squabble over pre-trial program erupts as hearings plow forward

by Tyler Bridges November 13, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD's decision to drop pepper spray in favor of Tasers raises questions about use of force

by Tom Gogola November 7, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City Hall still using controversial per-diem approach to jail budget

by Tom Gogola October 30, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Friday: Symposium on violent crime in New Orleans

by Tom Gogola October 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Companies pledge to reform NOPD as consent decree monitor

by Tom Gogola October 19, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Bids to monitor NOPD reforms under consent decree vary widely

by Tom Gogola October 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

City wary of opening its coffers, leaving jail reforms at an impasse

by Tom Gogola October 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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