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Tag: jail expansion

Jail construction manager lacked license, gave money

by Matt DavisFebruary 1, 2011November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman overruled his chief deputy three years ago to award a $23 million construction-management contract for his new jail complex to a company the deputy rated lower.

Mayor's group made jail recommendation based on bad property info from Sheriff

by Matt DavisJanuary 25, 2011November 7, 2019

Jail advisers to put off key decision until April

by Matt DavisJanuary 14, 2011November 7, 2019

Gusman relied on experience in pushing case for bigger jail

by Matt DavisJanuary 10, 2011November 7, 2019

Recommendation for new jail came from non-member

by Matt DavisDecember 22, 2010November 7, 2019

NOPD can now write tickets for simple pot possession

by Matt DavisDecember 16, 2010November 7, 2019

Mayor backs jail expansion based on incomplete study

by Matt DavisDecember 14, 2010November 7, 2019

Landrieu supports bigger jail, says size is “moving target”

by Matt DavisDecember 10, 2010November 7, 2019

Despite recommendation by mayor’s group, Gusman wants to double jail size to 3,200

by Matt DavisDecember 9, 2010November 7, 2019

City Council may downgrade pot possession, other charges

by Matt DavisDecember 2, 2010November 7, 2019

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