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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana commemorates National Crime Victim's Right Week
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout. -
Supsension, probation recommended for Metairie attorney following 2018 DUI arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Metairie attorney Amy Elizabeth Bateman faces possible suspension and probation following a recommendation issued Aug. 22 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over her DUI arrest early in 2018. -
Elderly retired doctor, wife sue airline, sheriff, deputies after couple kicked off plane
An elderly retired doctor and his wife are suing an airline, some of its employees, a sheriff and his deputies, saying he was illegally arrested and subjected to excessive force after being removed from an airplane at New Orleans International Airport. -
LADB dismisses charges against prosecutor in wrongful murder conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) has dismissed charges against Covington attorney and Jefferson Parish prosecutor Ken John Dohre in the wrongful conviction of an Avondale man who spent 15 in prison before he was exonerated. -
New Orleans city councilman calls for investigation into 'fake subpoenas'
Now that top prosecutors at two parishes known to have been issuing “fake subpoenas” have vowed to end the practice, James Williams, a New Orleans city councilman, has said it’s time to take a real assessment of all the damage. -
'Seems like lawyers who made stupid mistakes,' professor says of fake subpoena practice
NEW ORLEANS – The practice of district attorney offices in Jefferson and Orleans parishes sending out fake subpoenas to reluctant witnesses to get them to talk to prosecutors has probably been done that way for a long time, according to one law professor. -
State seeks more than $700 from man
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana has filed an application for order of forfeiture. -
Louisiana Supreme Court bars justice of peace from performing duites while financial allegations are probed
NEW ORLEANS – A justice of the peace in Jefferson Parish is barred from performing his duties pending an investigation into alleged misuse of court funds in withdrawals made at casinos. -
La. Lawsuit Abuse Watch applauds Landry's quick-end to the Buddy System
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana’s attorney general recently brought the hammer down on several no-bid state legal contracts put in place by his predecessor. -
Personal injury attorney sued for alleged legal malpractice
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney is being sued by a client for allegedly instructing her to take a settlement after she was arrested. -
Man exonerated for rape and murder of 14-year-old girl after 16 years in prison sues Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
A man who was imprisoned for over 16 years, including 15 years on death row, for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl and was later released after being exonerated is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and officers. -
Race is on for the 24th Judicial District Division D judgeship
GRETNA – Early voting is close to wrapping up for Jefferson Parish voters who will decide the fate of four candidates running for the Division D judgeship in the 24th Judicial District Court special election. -
Ex-wife of decedent sues District Attorney for return of bond money
Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's office is being sued by a woman who claims the office owes her a bond payment she made seven years ago for her now deceased ex-husband.