Testimony in the Will Smith murder trial resumed this morning, with witnesses to the shooting taking the stand. Defense attorneys say Smith was the aggressor, but prosecutors say Cardell Hayes shot and killed an unarmed innocent man. Loyola law professor Dane Ciolino says the fact that the victim is so popular makes the case challenging for the defense
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Racquel Smith insisted that her unarmed husband did nothing to provoke the killing.

The Republican Party of Louisiana has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump will be in Baton Rouge on Friday for a get out the vote rally for US Senate candidate Republican John Kennedy. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross expects a huge frenzy of supporters to be in attendance…:
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The event starts at noon at the Baton Rouge Airport.

An entire family from Bunkie has been arrested on bomb making charges. Avoyelles Sheriff Doug Anderson says they executed a warrant on 38-year-old Jenus Juneau, who was accused of stealing $12-thousand worth of household goods, guns, and jewelry on Sunday…:
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Anderson says Juneau’s wife and their two 19-year-old children were also charged.

What might the trial of Ronald Gasser look like now that he’s been charged with manslaughter in the death of former NFL player Joe McKnight? Legal analyst Tim Meche says if Gasser can explain a reasonable fear to the jury, he could be found not guilty…:
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Gasser is claiming self defense in what authorities are calling a road rage incident between he and McKnight.