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Tag: Orleans Parish jail conditions

Posted inCriminal Justice, Government & Politics

Orleans Parish sheriff candidates spar over jail conditions, size and funding

by Sam TabachnikJanuary 16, 2014November 7, 2019

Sheriff Marlin Gusman said vulnerable inmates are not being placed with violent offenders.

Posted inCriminal Justice

Live blog Monday: Sheriff’s budget under review at consent decree hearing

by Charles Maldonado and Sara RahmanJune 21, 2013November 7, 2019

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Lacking jail budget documents, judge delays consent decree hearing

by Charles Maldonado and Sara RahmanJune 10, 2013November 7, 2019

Posted inCriminal Justice

Live blog: Gusman’s budget under scrutiny at OPP consent decree hearing

by Charles MaldonadoJune 7, 2013November 7, 2019

Posted inCriminal Justice

Gusman closes House of Detention

by Tom GogolaApril 10, 2012November 7, 2019

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