The U.S Department of Justice announces no federal charges against the two Baton Rouge police officers involved in the shooting of Alton Sterling. Acting US Attorney Corey Amundson says they had a lot of different experts who looked at the video evidence and witness testimony. He says the investigation took so long because they carefully looked at the actions of the officers…:
Cut 13 (18) “under federal law”
Now the Attorney General’s Office will begin its own separate review of the matter and has called on State Police to investigate whether the cops violated any Louisiana laws.

Baton Rouge Mayor President Sharon Weston Broome said in a news conference following the decision that it doesn’t mean the BRPD officers acted appropriately, it just means they didn’t meet the standard.

The state’s military monuments would be protected under a bill by Shreveport Representative Thomas Carmody headed to the House floor. Four are being removed in New Orleans, but this measure would mean war statues can no longer be taken down. Supporters of the measure say removing the monuments would be taking a step backwards because if those who don’t learn from history, will repeat it. Baton Rouge Representative Patricia Smith says we’ve already gone backwards in this country….:
Cut 6 (08) “ugly names”
he bill was approved by the House Municipal Committee on a 10 to 8 vote.

There are many notices in effect from the National Weather Service in Louisiana today. Due to a pair of potentially severe storm systems moving through, a flash flood watch is in effect through tomorrow morning from heavy rainfall, and a tornado watch is in effect till 5 for most of the bottom half of the state. State climatologist Barry Keim…:
CUT 26 (09) “for their formation”