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Criminal Justice

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

Overmedicating young inmates called chemical restraint

Antipsychotic drugs like Seroquel, developed specifically for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are being prescribed to manage young inmates without either disorder, despite dangerous side effects.
by Matt Davis July 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff's Office to be placed under federal consent decree, jail panelist says

by Matt Davis July 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy reviewed for other infractions

by Matt Davis July 26, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Two Eris Parade arrestees ask for "vague" charges against them to be quashed

by Matt Davis July 22, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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

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