DA’s office settles all claims in civil rights suit over use of fake subpoenas
The suit accused New Orleans prosecutors of violating the civil rights of witnesses.
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Council considers measures to stop Phase III jail expansion, but it’s unclear whether they will succeed
The council advanced a motion asking the City Planning Commission to study an alternative to Phase III, even though the director of the City Planning Commission said it likely isn't necessary.
Prisoners at David Wade Correctional facility went on hunger strike to protest conditions, alleged overuse of restrictive housing
Prisoners participating in the action described a lack of mental health and medical care, being denied access to their families and attorneys and being exposed to extreme temperatures.
Judge dismisses prisoner’s lawsuit against parole board, but calls allegations ‘extremely troubling’
Angola prisoner Bobby Sneed sued the state parole board after it rescinded his release order, charging that the board and its director ignored procedure and law to retaliate against him for going public with his case.
Reality show crew’s appearance at vehicle crash site raises questions about privacy, quality of care among witnesses
Video provided to The Lens appears to show that EMTs were prioritizing the patient above camera access, but critics in the neighborhood are still concerned about privacy.
As state sees increase in COVID cases, Avegno delivers warning about health system capacity
FEMA denies a request to restart the city’s hotel shelter program, health director says.
Police association accuses NOPD Public Integrity Bureau of ignoring, covering up alleged misconduct by politically favored cops
PANO is asking the city’s Civil Service Commission to open an investigation into PIB.
Tulane School of Medicine placed on probation by accreditor amid allegations of racism, lack of diversity
Graduate medical programs at the university attracted national attention earlier this year following the suspension of Dr. Princess Dennar.
Council approves $15 minimum wage for city contractors, but city employees say they deserve the same
The new Living Wage Ordinance for contractors would raise the minimum to $13.25 an hour next year and $15 in 2023. Some direct city employees earn far less, and the council can’t change that on its own.
Many Louisiana residents may need to renew Medicaid benefits as COVID-19 emergency winds down
Letters sent this month are an early step in winding down pandemic programs.
