Four men who were with 19-year-old LSU student Madi Brooks before she was struck and killed by a vehicle on Burbank drive January 15th, are facing rape charges. Authorities say Brooks was raped in the back of a car after a night of heavy drinking at a Tigerland bar. Attorneys representing the men accused say video evidence will prove their innocence. Only one of the three suspects is of legal drinking age. Brooks’ blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit.
Violent crime is Bogalusa is so bad new Mayor Tyrin Truong (TIE-rin TRUNG) has asked Governor Edwards to send in State Police or the National Guard. A shooting outside of a high school football game has even prompted other schools to refuse to play there. Truong says the problem is disproportionately large for a town of just over 12 thousand, so he’s asked for help…:
Cut 5 (08) “…about gun violence.”
Truong says he’s yet to hear from the governor.
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry supports Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon’s plan to create a 45-million-dollar incentive fund to bring more insurance companies to Louisiana willing to write property insurance policies…
cut 8 (07) “…the private market”
That’s Lauren Hadden with L-A-B-I. Lawmakers will begin a week-long special session on Monday.
The Bayou State is the 6th worst state for retirement, that’s according to WalletHub’s most recent report. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says they look at affordability, healthcare, and overall quality of life, and where Louisiana falls short is the availability of home healthcare and geriatric hospitals.
Cut 13 (09) “…most improvement.”
The state also ranked the worst in property crime.