More details are coming out about the fatal encounter between Alton Sterling and two Baton Rouge police officers on July 5. Community activist Gary Chambers met with DOJ officials following yesterday’s announcement, and he detailed the meeting to Jim Engster on Talk Louisiana. Chambers says Officer Blane Salamoni’s actions that night are disturbing.

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Chambers says Attorney General Jeff Landry can make a great case for criminal charges against Salamoni.

Salamoni’s attorney John McLindon believes Landry will not seek state charges against his client. McLindon points to the thorough investigation already conducted by the DOJ on why he thinks Salamoni will not be charged.

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McLindon expects the state’s probe will take a quite a while.

Baton Rouge Police are gearing up for any potential weekend protests as a result of the feds’ decision in the Alton Sterling Case. Jeff Palermo has more…

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A bill heading to the Senate floor would require signs to be posted in front of speed cameras. The proposal by New Orleans Senator Troy Carter was amended to specify that the sign must be between 250 and 500 feet in front of the camera, and it must be clearly visible. The measure was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee without objection.