Public defenders have pushed for mass dismissals of old cases and misdemeanors, but DA Jason Williams says prosecutors will look at each case individually
City-run initiatives are reaching more people of color, according to officials. But private vaccination sites may attract a whiter group.
The plan had previously been put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cases among school staff, students remain low in the latest district update.
The office accepted 247 cases in the same period.
If Bouie’s bill passes with an OPSB-proposed amendment, the board would have more power. But nothing would necessarily change.
The details are still being worked out, but the city has already taken a look at one proposal.
A district court judge ruled that former DA Cannizzaro is personally liable for more than $50,000 in penalties. Jason Williams’ DA’s office is responsible for the plaintiff’s attorney costs.
OPSB members talk finances, ongoing high school audit work at Tuesday meeting.
