Strippers at clubs in Louisiana will have to be at least 21 years old because of a law that takes effect today, and some dancers are considering legal action. John Geiger is a bouncer at the Crazy Horse Cabaret in Port Allen. He says they believe the law is unconstitutional..:
CUT 5 (08) “overturned”
Supporters believe this law will help to curb human trafficking.
Another law goes into effect today that requires municipalities to post signs 500 ft ahead of intersections with redlight cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says it’s fine if a city wants to have red light cameras, but drivers have a right to know.
Cut 12 (09) “posting signs”
Carter says this gives drivers the ability to challenge the ticket if one is issued where no sign is posted.
The Louisiana Department of Revenue has issued a warning that scam artists are targeting some Louisiana taxpayers. LDR spokesperson Byron Henderson says these scammers try to convince people to reveal private financial information, which is called ‘phishing.’
CUT 7 (08) “of fraud”
Henderson says LDR will never call a taxpayer and ask for personal information.
A 5-year-old has died after a boating accident in Lafourche Parish. Adam Einck with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says 5-year-old Ethan Hancock and his father were frogging in the Intracoastal Waterway when they ran out of gas. He says the father tried paddling out, but two barges came too close to their mudboat, so they jumped into the water…:
CUT 9 (11) “tugboat”