New Orleans DA Jason Williams acquitted on all counts
His former law partner was found guilty of four tax charges in a separate case that was tried jointly.
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Jury begins deliberations in DA Williams tax trial
Williams, Burdett forgo witnesses, moving straight to closing arguments after prosecution rests.
River Parish rejects solar farm ban, clearing way for possible future development
The council will engage with a third-party entity to study the economic and environmental impacts of such projects.
Parish in Chemical Corridor, which has historically welcomed petrochemical plants, considering outright ban on solar panel farms
There are more than 30 industrial sites in the parish.
Jury hears opening arguments in tax fraud case against DA Jason Williams
If convicted, Williams could lose his law license and would likely be forced to step down as DA.
DA Williams rejected plea deal in federal tax fraud case, attorneys say
Williams trial for tax fraud began on Monday with jury selection.
DA Jason Williams heads to trial in federal tax fraud case
If convicted, Williams would likely be forced to step down as district attorney.
Jail staff ignored medical and mental health needs of detainee who died in custody last summer, lawsuit claims
Lawyers say Anthony Hunt was kept locked in a flooded jail cell prior to his death from an overdose, despite clear signs that he needed medical attention.
Key to the city: How a ‘pro bono’ smart cities consultancy and its partners in finance and tech worked to bring a municipal ID program to New Orleans
Cantrell, administration officials began meeting with Mastercard, MoCaFi and Ignite Cities to develop the Crescent City Card a year before publicly requesting bids for the project.
Appeals court rules against city in dispute over new jail building
The 5th Circuit affirmed a 2021 order requiring the city to move forward with Phase III facility, finding all of its arguments unconvincing.
