Former State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves denied accusations that State Police was involved in a coverup in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Reeves testified before a special House committee investigating the Greene case. During questioning, lawmakers accused Reeves of being disengaged for not being more involved in the investigation into Greene’s death, who died after he was beaten and tased by State Troopers. Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan found Reeves’ hands-off approach alarming…
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Greene’s mother, Mona Hardin, watched as the testimony unfolded and broke down in tears when New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes called Greene’s death a murder…
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Federal and state prosecutors have not charged the troopers involved in Greene’s arrest.

Governor John Bel Edwards is backing legislation that would create a non-partisan commission to help legislators in future redistricting sessions…
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Edwards says despite an increase in the state’s Black population, none of the maps approved by the Republican-led Legislature last month features additional majority-minority districts. GOP legislators are confident the maps they drew are legal and in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

Rams offensive tackle and former LSU star and West Monroe standout Andrew Whitworth has announced his retirement from the NFL after 16 seasons. The 40-year-old was the oldest offensive lineman to start in the Super Bowl last month and a key component for ten playoff teams. Former high school teammate Rick Guillot believes Whitworth will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio…
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