8:30 LRN Newscat

The U-S Supreme Court will hear a case today that could deem all past non-unanimous jury convictions in Louisiana unconstitutional, potentially resulting in thousands of retrials. The case was brought on behalf of Thedrick Edwards, a Louisiana man serving time for multiple non-unanimous convictions. His attorney, Andre Belanger, says his client should receive a new trial…

cut 10 (10) :”…war”

But the Louisiana Attorney General’s office says a unanimous jury verdict was not required until a constitutional amendment went into effect last year.

Senator John Kennedy says he’s not ready to say Joe Biden won the presidential election. Kennedy made these comments on the Moon Griffon show…

cut 14 (10) “….like confetti”

US Attorney General William Barr says his office has not found any evidence of widespread fraud that could have produced a different outcome in the election.

Senator Bill Cassidy says we are on track in Louisiana to begin the first wave of COVID vaccinations mid-month. Matt Doyle has the story…

cut 2 (29) “….I’m Matt Doyle”

The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses. LSU Health New Orleans Doctor Corey Hebert says that presents a challenge, especially for minorities who lack transportation to get to a medical facility….

cut 5 (08) “”…real challenge”