Four years ago, in the wake of an explosive investigative report by USA Today, LSU promised to make improvements to its Title Nine office. Piper Hutchinson is investigating the Illuminator notes that universities in general, not just LSU, receive a fair number of Title Nine complaints. Among the complaints at LSU is one in which a professor allegedly covered up sexual assault allegations against a graduate assistant.
Cut 4 (11) “…to these abuses.”
Former Catholic priest and admitted serial child molester, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a boy in the 1970s. 93-year-old Lawrence Hecker’s plea is a rare conviction linked to the Catholic Church’s long-standing abuse scandal. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams says Hecker plead guilty to every count…
Cut 9 (05) “…to a life sentence.”
The Maurepas Swamp Project in St. John the Baptist Parish breaks ground on a freshwater divergence that will reconnect the Mississippi River to Maurepas Swamp. Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana Communication Director James Karst says River reintroduction involves redirecting fresh water and sediments from the Mississippi River into the swamp via engineered channels aiming to counteract decades of wetland loss and create a healthier environment for native species.
Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, has released its annual list of the most popular baby names for 2024. Vice President of Marketing and Communications Laurel Burgos says leading the list for boys is a name that’s been very popular for the last few years…