The five cops charged in the 2019 roadside death of Ronald Greene entered pleas of not guilty in a 3rd District courtroom Tuesday. Two state troopers, two former troopers, and a Union Parish deputy are charged with obstruction of justice, and malfeasance in office, and one is charged with negligent homicide. Baton Rouge defense attorney and legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the obstructing justice charge is disturbing when one is talking about lawmen…:
CUT 12(11) “…cover it up.”
Greene died a violent death while being arrested. His family was told he died in a car crash, and that remained the official story for over a year, before officer body cam footage leaked.
Deputies in Evangeline Parish say an 85-year-old woman who took a severe beating – allegedly at the hands of her own granddaughter – has died from her injuries. The younger woman, Cecilia Anne Lee, is now charged with murder, battery, cruelty to the infirm and more. Her bond is set at over a million dollars.
The abortion debate is far from over in Louisiana, with legislation to add exceptions to the state’s abortion ban scheduled for debate this session. Governor Edwards is in support of exceptions for rape and incest. Lift Louisiana Executive Director Michelle Erenberg says there’s overwhelming support for those exceptions…:
CUT 07(09) “…demanding this.”
But Louisiana Right to Life spokesperson Sarah Zagorski disagrees, she feels such exceptions would be a step back for pro-life advocates…:
CUT 08(11) “…move forward.”
Erenberg says women need the right to choose. Zagorski says abortion further traumatizes women.