Civil rights activists and the ACLU demand an independent investigation into the death of a 15-year-old Black boy who was found dead in an Iberia Parish sugar cane field. An Iberia Parish Coroner’s report concluded that Quawan “Bobby” Charles drowned and that damage to his face was caused by wildlife, but ACLU of Louisiana head Alanah Odoms believes it may have been a hate crime.
Charles’ body has been sent to an independent forensics’ lab in Texas. A report from that lab is expected soon.
Former Gov. Edwin Edwards was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital Friday afternoon by paramedics because of breathing problems. Edwards biographer, Leo Honeycutt says the 93-year old former governor tested negative for COVID and pneumonia and was admitted overnight for observation.
A new poll shows a tight race for the 2nd Congressional District should Congressman Cedric Richmond leave his seat to join the Biden administration. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu leads in the poll, followed by City Councilwoman Helena Moreno and State Senators Troy Carter, Cleo Fields, and Karen Carter Peterson…
As the LSU football team deals with COVID. Tigers Athletic Director Woodward says there is only a small number of players who have tested positive, but many more are in quarantine. He says none of the players who have tested positive, have experienced a serious illness.
LSU was scheduled to play Alabama today, Woodward is hopeful it can be rescheduled for December.