NOLA.com13h
A new law keeps much of Louisiana's executions secret. Here's what the public can, can't know.
Louisiana's similarities to Alabama. The state's execution protocol for nitrogen gas is a near mirror copy of Alabama's, and ...
NOLA.com15h
Five top public defenders who criticized new Louisiana law are losing their jobs
The news comes one year after the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill giving the state more power over public defense.
The Advocate15h
Seven indicted in Baton Rouge drive-by shooting that killed 8-year-old boy
The four gunmen are accused of opening fire on a car being driven by a pregnant women with her five young children inside on ...
Attorney General Murrill files emergency brief in execution case
Jessie Hoffman will be executed at Angola on Tuesday, March 18, making this the first execution in the state in 15 years and ...
The Advocate23h
Louisiana's nitrogen gas execution back on for next week, federal appeals court rules
"In sum, the district court didn’t just get the legal analysis wrong — it turned the Constitution on its head, by relying on ...
Five Louisiana public defenders to be removed from positions in July
John Hogue — who oversees the district covering East Carroll, Madison, and Tensas parishes — said he is worried about the impacts this could have on rural communities.
kcra.com15d
Menendez family criticizes LA district attorney for opposing brothers' new trial
THE FINDINGS WILL BE SHARED WITH THE JUDGES, WHO ARE ALSO CONSIDERING THE BROTHERS SEPARATE RESENTENCING REQUEST, AND IT WILL BE SHARED WITH THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT ATTORNEY, NATHAN HOCHMAN ...
KTLA15d
Menendez family criticizes LA district attorney for opposing brothers’ new trial
Cousins of Erik and Lyle Menendez spoke out Thursday criticizing the Los Angeles district attorney’s recent decision to oppose a new trial for the brothers, who have spent nearly 30 years in ...