Baton Rouge Police say they have in custody a person of interest in the February disappearance and death of Georgia businessman Nathan Millard. 45-year-old Derrick Perkins is someone they know was with Millard the night he died, and was wanted for questioning. BRPD Sgt. L’Jean McNeely says officers spotted Perkins, pulled him over and took him into custody early this morning without incident. They arrested him because they determined he had outstanding warrants…:
CUT 13(13) “…a motor vehicle.”
Police will question him about the death of Nathan Millard on February 23rd. Millard’s body was found several days ago, wrapped in an old rug, but the preliminary autopsy says he did not meet a violent end.
A.G. Jeff Landry is suing drug makers and prescription benefit managers over the high cost of insulin. He says 20% of middle-class Americans are unable to take their prescribed dosage of insulin…:
CUT 11(05) “…can’t afford it.”
He hopes the suit will result in them lowering costs for diabetics.
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon announces he’s not running for re-election this fall…:
CUT 01(30) “…Palermo.”
Quarterback Jameis Winston reportedly has agreed to stay with the New Orleans Saints for another season, as a backup to newly signed starter Derek Carr. The deal is reportedly worth up to $8 million; likely depending on playing time and incentives. Winston has a 34-46 record as a starting quarterback with the Saints and with Tampa bay before that.