The ACLU of Louisiana says the Baton Rouge Police Department used illegal and excessive force on protesters this weekend. People have for days been in Baton Rouge marching over what they believe was the wrongful killing of Alton Sterling. ACLU-LA Executive Director Marjorie Esman says the use of violent, militarized tactics during a peaceful gathering was not necessary…:
CUT 12 (06) “was not happening”
Most of the arrests made were of people from out of town, and the charges stem from obstructing roadways.

The federal investigation into Sterling’s death is still not complete, and State Police Major Doug Cain says police don’t know how long the protests will continue. But he says they will be there to protect citizens for as long as it takes…:
CUT 5 (11) “if necessary”

East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore has announced that he will recuse himself and his office from the investigation into the police shooting of Alton Sterling. He says he’s got a relationship with the parents of one of the officers involved, and he’s trying to give both sides justice by stepping aside…:
CUT 10 (10) “the community”
Attorney General Jeff Landry says they won’t have access to the case until the feds complete their work.

A 15 month old child that went missing overnight in Rapides Parish was located hours later in a briar patch across the street from the Tioga home, covered in ants. Lt. Tommy Carnline with the sheriff’s office says the condition of the child is unknown at this time. He says the toddler was responsive when located…:
CUT 8 (04) “very weak”
He says they do not know how the child got out of the house.