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Student sues Loyola University New Orleans after his suspension regarding sexual assault allegations
NEW ORLEANS – A former Loyola University New Orleans student recently filed a federal suit against the college after he was suspended by the school following accusations of sexual assault involving another student and alleged violations of the school's code of conduct policy. -
Texas judge rejects call to dismiss DACA lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen entered a one-sentence order rejecting a motion to dismiss a multistate effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, filed Tuesday by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund . -
Report says police shooting protestors held in 'unconstitutional conditions' in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
A recently released report details the prison conditions faced by those punished for protesting police over the death of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old African-American man who was held down and shot to death by Baton Rouge police officers. -
New Orleans city councilman awaits decision on second suspension from practicing law
Only months before voters take to the polls to decide whether to re-elect New Orleans City Councilman James Gray, the Louisiana Supreme Court has handed Gray another suspension from practicing law. -
Suspended judge announces retirement
A Louisiana district judge has announced plans to retire in the midst of serving a yearlong suspension related to a pattern of abuse of his powers. -
Louisiana attorney general disbands controversial task force
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently disbanded a special task force that he had set up to fight crime in New Orleans. -
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Ville Platte deputy named in lawsuit for alleged sexual coercion
The City of Ville Platte and its police department are facing a lawsuit involving the alleged actions of its City Marshall Deputy Arthur Phillips. -
Federal judge to decide if Black Lives Matter can be sued
A U.S. district judge is expected to determine if a Louisiana police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matter can proceed. -
Terrebonne Parish pays blog operators $50,000 to settle free-speech case
Terrebonne Parish has paid $50,000 to settle a lawsuit with a Houma couple after their home was searched by the sheriff’s office. -
Louisiana judge recuses herself from daughter’s case
A Louisiana judge has recused herself from a defamation of character lawsuit that her daughter filed. -
Louisiana Supreme Court reviews records fight with St. Landry Parish district attorney's office
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a battle over an inmate's public records request, though the high court has yet to rule on the matter. -
Louisiana House of Representatives passes controversial free speech bill
The Louisiana House recently passed a free speech bill over concerns that controversial guests wouldn’t be allowed to speak at the state's public university campuses. -
Retired Supreme Court Justice presented with St. Ives Award from Loyola
NEW ORLEANS — Former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Knoll recently was presented with the St. Ives Award by the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Alumni Association. -
Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo case could make history
NEW ORLEANS — Major legal precedent would be set if the former boyfriend of actress Sofia Vergara was granted custody of her frozen embryos. -
More than 100 people found guilty of swindling BP Deepwater Horizon Fund out of millions
NEW ORLEANS — More than 100 people, including a former employee, are facing jail time after they were convicted of conning millions from the BP Deepwater Horizon Fund. -
Baton Rouge officer involved in Alton Sterling shooting faces lawsuit for teen arrest
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Department officer under investigation for the fatal shooting death of Alton Sterling in July has been named in a new federal civil-rights lawsuit in the beating of a teenager during last April's Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration. -
Transgender inmate's rape case against Orleans Justice Center set for trial
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has set a court date of June 2017 for a lawsuit in which a transgender inmate says she was raped while locked in the same cell with a male prisoner last September. -
Former assistant district attorney permanently disbarred following bribery plea
LAFAYETTE — A former district attorney in Lafayette has been permanently stripped of his license to practice law in the state of Louisiana after his involvement in a bribery scheme. -
Baton Rouge to pay DeRay McKesson, police protesters in settlement
BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a settlement recently with Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson and other police protesters totaling approximately $100,000. The settlement comes after more than 200 people were arrested during protests after the July 5 shooting death of Alton Sterling, an unarmed black man, by Baton Rouge police. -
Baton Rouge police officer sues Black Lives Matter activist for injuries sustained during local protests
BATON ROUGE — A local police officer recently filed a lawsuit against Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson after the officer allegedly was injured during a protest.