Federal prosecutors says there’s insufficient evidence to bring civil rights charges against two Baton Rouge police officers in the fatal shooting of Alton Sterling. But it’s possible that Officers Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake could face charges on the state level. Attorney General Jeff Landry says State Police will investigate the case. New Orleans Senator Karen Peterson says based on the facts she’s seen, an indictment is warranted…
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Baton Rouge attorney Beau Brock says there is a high burden of conduct when it comes to determining if a person’s civil rights were violated. He says state statutes require only general criminal intent, which is a much lower standard.
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The full House will debate today the proposed budget for next fiscal year that would cut 235 million dollars more than the governor recommended from the department of Health. Michelle Southern has more…
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