Two former state troopers could be cleared of wrongdoing in the Ronald Greene case. Judge Thomas Rogers has quashed the obstruction of justice charges against John Peters and Dakota DeMoss. Legal analyst Franz Borghardt says the judge determined Peters’ actions did not meet the level of obstruction of justice by saying “bury it in the report” when discussing Greene’s in-custody death…:
CUT 03(08) “…in the report, right?”
Union Parish DA John Belton can appeal the judge’s ruling.
New data shows rank & file Louisiana law officers are paid more than $20-thousand less than the national average; $45k as opposed to about $70k nationally. Steven Procopio, with the Public Affairs Research Council, says that may not include supplemental pay passed by the legislature though…:
CUT 10(09) “…in money.”
Louisiana has the 3rd-lowest police pay in America.
Police in Natchitoches are investigating a murder at a local motel. NPD arrived at the Motel 6 on Highway 1 to find 35-year-old Michael Porter dead from multiple gunshots. They ask anyone with tips to call Natchitoches Crime stoppers; 318-238-2388.
Schools and athletic events in Louisiana will be required to have emergency AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) and trained individuals to use them in case something goes terribly wrong. Brooke Thorington explains…:
CUT 02(32) “…Thorington.”