The mother of Ronald Greene made remarks Thursday evening after criminal charges were handed down against five law enforcement officers who were at the scene when her son was beaten and tased by cops before he died in May of 2019. Mona Hardin said she asked Governor John Bel Edwards to join them last night.
Hardin has repeatedly called on those responsible for Greene’s death to be held accountable. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says the grand jury failed to charge the officers with murder or even manslaughter. Only one is charged with negligent homicide, which carries a maximum sentence of five years.
Cut 7 (12) “…they’re convicted.”
Louisiana’s Gaming Control Board has approved the sale of the abandoned Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City to Foundation Gaming, a Mississippi-based company. Foundation’s marketing operator Les McMackin says they plan to open the Shreveport-Bossier City area’s first land-based Casino by December 2024 with a nearly $200 million renovation.
Cut 10 (12) “… again with that”
Louisiana State Parks are holding holiday events at all 38 of their facilities, State Parks Director Brandon Burris says they are also running a special right now, four nights for the price of three through the end of the month. The promo code is kickoff2022. And if you’re having trouble finding a gift for someone how about a state parks gift cards.