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Tag: Fake subpoenas

In fake subpoena settlement, Orleans DA’s office agrees to be placed under monitor

The agreement will place significant curbs on prosecutors’ ability to have witnesses, victims arrested.
by Charles Maldonado October 5, 2021 Updated October 7, 2021

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.
by Charles Maldonado July 29, 2021 Updated July 29, 2021

State appeals court upholds ruling against DA’s office in fake subpoena records case

A district court judge ruled that former DA Cannizzaro is personally liable for more than $50,000 in penalties. Jason Williams’ DA’s office is responsible for the plaintiff’s attorney costs.
by Nick Chrastil March 17, 2021 Updated March 19, 2021

DA’s office asks state appeals court to reverse ruling in fake subpoena records case

A district court judge awarded an attorney more than $50,000 last year. The lawyers who represented her are seeking nearly $135,000 for legal fees and costs associated with the multi-year suit.
by Madeline Aruffo February 3, 2021 Updated February 3, 2021

Judge orders Cannizzaro to pay more than $50K for ‘arbitrary and capricious’ refusal to hand over subpoena records

Ruling means Cannizzaro is personally responsible for the penalties.
by Charles Maldonado July 30, 2020 Updated July 31, 2020

Federal appeals court affirms denial of immunity for prosecutors who used fake subpoenas

Judges said that the DA's office may still prevail with an immunity defense, but they did not agree with the arguments they presented.
by Charles Maldonado April 21, 2020 Updated April 22, 2020

Civil rights lawsuit over fake subpoenas, witness arrests allowed to go forward, judge rules

Judge denies much of Cannizzaro's motion to dismiss the suit, which alleges systematic civil rights violations.
by Charles Maldonado February 28, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

State Supreme Court denies Orleans DA’s appeal request in fake subpoena records lawsuit

Lower courts had ordered the agency to produce fake subpoenas from a 16-month window. With the high court's denial, those decisions stand.
by Marta Jewson January 9, 2019 Updated November 7, 2019

Fourth Circuit rules Orleans DA must produce fake subpoenas

Appeals court affirms 2017 ruling in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Cannizzaro's office has partially complied with that ruling.
by Marta Jewson October 10, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

Lens fake subpoena suit against New Orleans DA goes before state appeals court

Appealing an earlier ruling for news outlet, Cannizzaro's office says that public records requests for so-called "DA subpoenas" were too broad. The Lens is asking for more records.
by Marta Jewson September 6, 2018 Updated November 7, 2019

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