The trial of former LSU fraternity member Matthew Naquin, who was charged with negligent homicide in the alleged hazing death of Max Gruver in 2017, begins today. Legal analyst Tim Meche says the proceedings will likely be difficult to watch for both families as the prosecution and defense take turns tearing down both Gruver and Naquin’s character…
Cut 13 (11) “…in general.”
A six-person jury chosen in East Baton Rouge Parish will decide Naquin’s fate and the trial is expected to last over a week.

A new law will go into effect August 1st that prohibits shelters from taking in a stray or unwanted animal solely to euthanize them for research facilities…
cut 5 (07) “…also the shelters”
That’s Houma Representative Jerome Zeringue who is the author of the new law. Violators of the new law face a one-thousand dollar fine.

The state treasurer is blocking 25 million in unclaimed property funds from being used in this year’s budget…
Cut 2 (29) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The Restore Louisiana Homeowner Assistance Program will begin issuing checks to 2016 flood victims today who have been previously denied this government assistance. The first disbursement of grant funds will go to about 230 homeowners who were approved for an SBA loan but declined or canceled the loan in its entirety.