12:30 LRN Newscast Jan 26

Charges against 19-year-old Blayne Terrebonne of Larose have been upgraded to second-degree murder after authorities say he sold 15-year-old female drugs that led to her death. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Captain Brennan Matherne says on October 27th, deputies first responded to a 16-year-male in Galliano.

Cut  4 (10)  “…suspected overdose.” 

Toxicology results indicated high levels of fentanyl in her system.

The state department of corrections says it’s reviewing a U-S Department of Justice report that finds the state is routinely keeping inmates in prison past their release dates, which is a violation of the 14th amendment. Baton Rouge attorney Lindsey Blouin says it’s been a problem for over a decade…

cut 12 (09) “…issues fixed”

A federal judge sentences 21-year-old Chance Seneca of Lafayette for attempting to kill a gay man he groomed on the dating app, Grindr. Jeff Palermo has the story…

Cut 2 (32)  “….I’m Jeff Palermo”