On Wednesday, a state appeals court in New Orleans ruled that a non-unanimous conviction should be overturned. On the same day, an appeals court in Lake Charles ruled that another split-jury verdict was valid.
Sheriff’s budget hearing pushed to after primary election. Gusman’s office claims it must meet with court-appointed budgetary working group before the budget hearing, but the chair of the working group says that’s not necessary.
As a councilmember, Williams sponsored an ordinance meant to bring Orleans Public Defenders city funding in line with the DA’s office. On Wednesday, he asked for millions more than the defenders.
A Cantrell spokesman called the plan 'dead in the water' this week, but bid solicitations remain active on the city’s contracting portal.
The proposal also includes the introduction of thousands of “smart cities” equipment throughout the city equipped with cameras and other data collecting sensors.
One-quarter of New Orleans residents aged 5-17 have been fully vaccinated, according to city data.
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The new law creates new disclosure requirements for contractors and new responsibilities for the city, including keeping a list of "non-responsible" contractors.
The school’s namesake was a Confederate official and segregationist and the Orleans Parish School Board has already renamed its building.
Supporters argue the change could bring in more funds, while opponents worry the city would lose control over collections.
