A grand jury indicts Louisiana’s attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Summary
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted by a grand jury in New Orleans for allegedly trying to intimidate local officials who opposed a new law changing the local court system. The law, supported by Republican lawmakers and Governor Jeff Landry, removed the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk position after a man wrongfully convicted was elected to the post.Key Facts
- Attorney General Liz Murrill faces criminal charges related to intimidation of New Orleans officials.
- The officials include Mayor Helena Moreno and District Attorney Jason Williams.
- The controversy centers on a law that abolished the Orleans Parish criminal court clerk position.
- The law was pushed by Republican legislators and Governor Jeff Landry.
- Calvin Duncan, elected to the clerk position, is a man who spent decades in prison for a wrongful conviction.
- Governor Landry criticized the indictment and promised to pardon Murrill if convicted.
- The Republican Attorneys General Association supported Murrill, saying she was giving a legal warning.
- The Assistant Attorney General prosecuting the case said the matter involves preventing intimidation of elected officials.
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