Third judicial District attorney Ronald Belton tells state lawmakers he’s moving forward with convening a special grand jury in Union Parish to prosecute those involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Belton says he delayed prosecution at the request of the U-S Attorney, but he received clearance from federal prosecutors last week to pursue charges.
Cut 6 (07) “…appropriate charges”
Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of 11 individuals for their role in the death of six-year-old Draya Guillory who was fatally shot as she watched TV in her home on March 20th. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell they found evidence of an ongoing argument via social media that led to the shooting in the 1400 block of Mill Street.
Cut 10 (03) “…that residence.”
Bonds on some of those arrested are as high as $2.5 million and more arrests are anticipated.
Adults recruiting juveniles to commit carjackings would be illegal under legislation approved unanimously by the Louisiana House. Bill author New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says violators would face sentencing between five and 20 years. But Gretna Representative Joe Marino says the recruitment of juveniles to commit carjackings is already illegal…
On the House Floor Wednesday, Metairie Republican Representative Laurie Schlegel continued to make her case for HB 234, which would prohibit smoking or vaping marijuana while driving or riding in a motor vehicle on public highways…:
Cut 14 (10) “…while it’s operating.”
The bill passed the House on a 66-31 vote and now heads to the Senate for more discussion.