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Alleged exclusion of people with felonies from jury pool doesn’t warrant new trial, judge rules
Jury summonses continued to list outdated qualifications after a state law change in 2021.
‘Forever Chemicals’ detected at five locations in Lower Mississippi River
The federal government has issued advisories, but not yet regulatory standards, for some PFAS chemicals.
Jury trials in New Orleans criminal court halted through February
Eligible jurors may have been excluded as far back as Aug. 2021 when a new state law went into effect.
State appellate court orders hearing on whether New Orleans criminal court has been illegally excluding people with felony convictions from serving on juries
Previous convictions could be challenged pending the outcome of the hearing.
New Orleans trial put on hold as appellate court considers whether people with felony convictions are being illegally excluded from jury service
The state law was changed in 2021.
Mayor’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention has ceased most operations
The city says employees will be rehired once a new fiscal agent is approved.
Law firm handling Gordon Plaza account for New Orleans adds new appraiser
The new appraiser seems to enjoy support among the residents.
Conditions at a north Louisiana prison were found unconstitutional. A trial starts next week to determine what should be done.
The prison says it has made substantial improvements to conditions and mental health care, but civil rights attorneys say prisoners are still suffering.
Phase III jail facility likely much costlier than expected, renewing calls for alternatives
City officials say that FEMA regulations require them to rebid the project.
