A bill that would provide parole eligibility for juveniles convicted of murder has been approved by the state Senate. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor says his proposal would bring Louisiana in line with a 2012 Supreme Court decision…:
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The measure would provide parole eligibility after 25 years for juveniles who received life sentences after June 25, 2012.

Authorities in Webster Parish have raided three alleged dogfighting rings and rescued over 30 dogs. Anna Ware is with an Atlanta based group called Norred and Associates and they investigate animal cruelty cases. She says all of the dogs were living in horrible conditions…:
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4 arrests were made on animal cruelty and other dog fighting related charges.

Two bills are heading to the House floor that would extend domestic violence protections to more couples…:
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A Jefferson Parish judge found former Destrehan High teacher Shelley Dufresne not guilty on charges of unlawful carnal knowledge of a juvenile for allegedly having sex with a then 16-year-old student. Before announcing her decision, Judge Danyelle Taylor said that while there’s no doubt Dufresne’s behavior was reprehensible, the teenager’s testimony was not believable. This means the 34 year old does not have to register as a sex offender.