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Criminal Justice

Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.

Questions surround DA's decision to drop charges in gun-waving cop's case

Ex-cop Devyn Swanier lost his job but not his liberty. The young man he bullied thinks justice has not been served. Experts are split on the question.
by Matt Davis July 20, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Justice panel squawks about 'rubber stamp' role on agency funding; Carter vows reform

by Matt Davis July 12, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Jefferson drops charges against OPP deputy

by Matt Davis July 11, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Your money, who decides? New Orleanians invited to speak up on budget for next year

by Matt Davis July 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council tells district attorney, criminal clerk to do a better job of measuring effectiveness

by Matt Davis July 7, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Suspended deputy loses part-time constable job after being accused of beating woman

by Matt Davis June 30, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Council puts hope in criminal-justice reforms but raises questions about some budgets

by Matt Davis June 29, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy arrested, booked with assault

by Matt Davis June 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Mixed Council response to Fielkow's request for transparency and an earlier budget start

by Karen Gadbois June 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy charged with domestic abuse, battery on girlfriend pleads guilty to lesser charge

by Matt Davis June 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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