2:30 LRN Newscast October 8

Lafayette Bishop Douglas Deshotel announces that Monsignor Robie Robichaux has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly abusing a teenage girl from 1979 to 1981. Deshotel says he only learned of the accusation last month….
Cut 12 (11) “…to our attention”
Deshotel admits the victim first brought her claims to the Lafayette Diocese in 1994.

State Police has released new details in the officer-involved shooting that killed 23-year-old Coltin LeBlanc of Loranger in downtown Hammond in the early morning hours of September 27th. State Police Lt. Nick Manale explains why the traffic stop occurred…
Cut 3 (06) “…traffic stop”
Witnesses say a struggle ensued shortly after the State Trooper stopped LeBlanc’s vehicle. Manale says there is body camera video from the officer they are examining

Drew Brees will chase history tonight as he hones in on the record for most career passing yards as New Orleans hosts Washington. Matt Doyle has more.
Voicer 2 (26) ”I’m Matt Doyle.”

Evacuations have been ordered along the Florida coast as Hurricane Michael is expected to make landfall along the panhandle, possibly as a major storm, on Wednesday. Bridgette Lim, with the National Weather Service in Slidell, says although Michael isn’t an issue this time around for Louisiana, it’s important to remember hurricane season isn’t over until November 30th.
cut 8 (04) “…eye on the gulf.”