Based on a draft opinion from the Supreme Court, abortions could soon be illegal in Louisiana. Jeff Palermo has the story…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Jeff Palermo.”

The FBI warns of an increase in so-called “sextortion” schemes in northern Louisiana. Agents say criminals pose online as minors, convince others minors to take sexually explicit photos or videos, then they threaten to expose them if they don’t pay. They say get involved in what your kid is doing online.

The bipartisan committee investigating the circumstances of and events following the deadly arrest of Black motorist Ronald Greene is set to hold the former head of the Louisiana State Police, Kevin Reeves, in contempt for his refusal to turn over documents that could shed additional light on the actions of LSP. Committee chairman Tanner Magee says his meeting with Reeves’ attorney, Lewis Unglesby – in which he was supposed to hand over pertinent documents – didn’t go well…:

CUT 10(10)      “…got a little heated.”

Unglesby says that Col. Reeves hasn’t done anything to warrant contempt charges and has been wholly cooperative with the investigation.

By a strong margin the full House has voted to officially do away with two state holidays reminiscent of the Civil War era; Confederate Memorial Day and Robert E. Lee’s Birthday. The vote was 60 in favor, 20 against and 23 members absent or abstaining from vote. The measure now moves over to the Senate.