Torres loaned Jennifer Medley $100,000, shortly before she loaned her own campaign the same amount.
Tag: 2020 elections
Posted inCriminal Justice
A look at Orleans Parish DA candidates’ histories with controversial ‘material witness warrants’
Judge Arthur Hunter approved a warrant to have one victim of domestic violence jailed, and Judge Keva Landrum issued over a dozen material witness warrants to have witnesses arrested.
Posted inCriminal Justice
At tax fraud hearing, lawyers for Jason Williams and law partner claim vindictive prosecution, intimidation tactics
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Chief public defender takes leave of absence amid judicial campaign
Derwyn Bunton is one of two candidates running for the Section E seat in Criminal District Court. The election is on Nov. 3.
Posted inCriminal Justice
In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach
Three out of four candidates participated in the Wednesday forum. All said they would depart from the policies of outgoing DA Leon Cannizzaro.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Coalition unveils DA platform aimed at ending mass incarceration in New Orleans
The People’s DA Coalition proposes ending use of the habitual offender statute and prosecuting ‘quality-of-life’ crimes, among other reforms
Posted inCriminal Justice
‘A very unusual set of circumstances’: Arguments heard in Jason Williams tax fraud case
Judge says case likely won’t go to trial before Nov. 3 DA election
Posted inCriminal Justice
Cannizzaro will not seek third term as DA
The DA plans to retire at the end of his second term, marking an end to a long career in local criminal justice.
Posted inSchools
Four Orleans Parish School Board members seek reelection as qualifying begins
Newly appointed interim board member is seeking a full term.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Three qualify to run for DA on first day, Cannizzaro not among them
Candidates include two former judges and a City Council member. Cannizzaro’s office said an announcement would be forthcoming before the end of qualifying on Friday.