A suite of new laws took effect today, including an effort to prevent the harassment of refs in amateur and high school sports, and an expansion of judge’s abilities to order chemical castrations. Metairie Representative Cameron Henry’s law would allow officers to remove, and possibly arrest people who threaten physical violence against those amateur refs, but…
Jail time and fines may be a possibility if you’re arrested under this law.
Marrero (Mah-rare-roh) Representative Patrick Connick’s bill would allow judges to sentence those who commit sexual battery to chemical castration. He says previously that wasn’t an option.
Baton Rouge police announce that former officer Blane Salamoni will not return the department nor receive backpay. Salamoni appealed his firing after the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling in 2016. Police Chief Murphy Paul was apologetic about the officer’s hiring during today’s news conference. Paul says the healing process has already begun with the city.
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Salamoni’s departure from the department will be recognized as a resignation.