The deadly shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk threatens to turn the heat up on an already volatile political climate. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The first degree murder trial of a man accused of killing a Baton Rouge woman and streaming it live on social media three years ago began yesterday. 34 year old Janice David was stabbed 32 times, choked, and hit with a tire iron. If convicted, Earl Johnson would spend the rest of his life in prison.
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell pleaded has not guilty to federal corruption charges. Cantrell was released on her own recognizance and was given a series of pre-trial conditions, including travel restrictions. Cantrell may, however, travel elsewhere within the U.S. with prior approval, and Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino says he doesn’t think that will be a problem in Cantrall’s last four months in office.
Households with registered voters will soon receive a letter from the Secretary of State informing them about the change to closed party primaries next year. Deputy Secretary for the Secretary of State’s office Joel Watson explains the big change.