Defense raises new evidence issue in New Orleans staged wrecks case Lawyers for Vanessa Motta and Jason Giles say some documents were turned over after their March convictions, and a judge has set an Aug. 11 hearing. Lawyers for Vanessa Motta and Jason Gi... See more
Is court mandated mental health help working? Victim's have concerns. Rutledge Deas, previously convicted in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish for posing as a special needs individual, was arrested again in Lafayette earlier this year, raising concerns abo... See more
Louisiana law changes judge trial rules for criminal defendants A new Louisiana law requires criminal defendants to seek prosecutor approval for judge trials, sparking debate over its constitutionality and impact on the justice system. A new Louisiana law... See more
New Orleans school zone speed cameras remain off due to lawsuit School zone speed cameras in New Orleans have been inactive since last August due to a legal dispute over revenue sharing, raising concerns about safety and enforcement. School zone speed cam... See more
Convicted New Orleans lawyer’s home assessed far below market value Jason Giles, a convicted attorney awaiting sentencing, owns a home in an upscale New Orleans neighborhood assessed far below its market value, raising questions about property tax fairnes... See more
