The Louisiana House unanimously approved legislation making it a crime to recruit a juvenile to commit a carjacking. Michelle Southern has the story…

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Passed last year, but vetoed by the Governor, a Senate bill called a “trans athlete ban” clears its first legislative hurdle. Jeff Palermo has that…:

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Adults recruiting juveniles to commit car jackings would be illegal under legislation approved unanimously by the Louisiana House. The bill’s author, New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says he wants to hold adults accountable for a crime that’s creating fear in the city he loves…

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The proposed law says violators would face a sentencing between five and 20 years. But Gretna Representative Joe Marino says the recruitment of juveniles to commit a car jackings is already illegal…

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New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman  expressed her support for the measure, calling it a serious problem for her city

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Third judicial District Attorney John Belton tells state lawmakers he’s moving forward with convening a special grand jury in Union Parish to prosecute those involved in the 2019 fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Belton says he delayed prosecution at the request of the U-S Attorney, but he received clearance from federal prosecutors last week to pursue charges

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State Police body camera video showed several troopers beating and tasing Greene after a lengthy police chase. Greene died a short time later.  Belton says he believes state and federal crimes were committed…

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Belton says the feds are still investigating but will share their files and investigators to help his prosecution. The Associated Press has reported six troopers were involved in the encounter, but Belton couldn’t give specifics to a House committee looking into Greene’s death who could possibly face criminal charges…

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Belton says former State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves, who was in charge when Greene died and current L-S-P leader Lamar Davis are not under investigation.

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Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of 11 individuals for their role in the death of a six-year-old girl who was fatally shot as she watched TV in her home on March 20th. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell hopes these arrests give the family of Draya Guillory a sense of closure.

Cut 9 (12) “…(NawfSideBabies) Northside Babies.”

Caldwell says bonds on some of those arrested are as high as $2.5 million and they expect to make more arrests.  Investigators found evidence of an ongoing argument via social media posts that led to the March 20th shooting at the home in the 1400 block of Mill Street.

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Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter praised the police department for their dedication and the swift arrest of nearly a dozen individuals. Hunter implored parents to show their teens a photo of six-year-old Draya and talk to them about this senseless and tragic crime.

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One individual, 19-year-old Michael Carter remains at large.

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The Senate Education Committee advances a bill that would ban persons born male from competing in women’s sports. Franklinton Republican Senator Beth Mizell brought the bill again after it was vetoed by Governor Edwards last year. Monroe Democrat Senator Katrina Jackson says she understands the bill’s intent to head off potential problems with unfairness for female athletes…:

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Last month, the world saw transgender swimmer Lia Thomas win an NCAA title. Forum for Equality executive director Sarah Jane Guidry called the bill  too far-reaching…

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The bill would define in statutes that boys’ teams are made of biological males, girls’ teams are made of biological females and prohibits a person born of one gender from competing with the other. Dubbed the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act”, sponsor Beth Mizell says the bill is to protect that for which women have worked for generations…:

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But Guidry says the bill is (as Governor Edwards called it last year at his veto) a solution looking for a problem…:

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The committee passed the bill without objection, and it goes to the Senate floor for debate. Last year, lawmakers sought to override the governor’s veto of the same bill, but the override fell short of votes in the House.

District Attorney John Belton told a special House Committee he’ll assemble a grand jury in Union Parish to see if criminal charges should be handed down against the state troopers involved in the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene. Belton says he believes state and federal crimes were committed…
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Belton has held off on pursuing charges at the request of the U-S Attorney’s office which has given him permission to move forward.

The Louisiana House unanimously approved legislation making it a crime to recruit a juvenile to commit a carjacking. Michelle Southern has the story…
Cut 1 (30) “…I’m Michelle Southern”

The Senate Education Committee advances a bill that would ban persons born male from competing in women’s sports. Franklinton Republican Senator Beth Mizell brought the bill again after it was vetoed by Governor Edwards last year. Monroe Democrat Senator Katrina Jackson says she understands the bill’s intent to head off potential problems with unfairness for female athletes…:
Cut 12 (14) “…out of their ranking.”
Last month, the world saw transgender swimmer Lia Thomas win an NCAA title. Forum for Equality executive director Sarah Jane Guidry called the bill too far-reaching…
Cut 13 (12) “…to play sports.”
The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

Adults recruiting juveniles to commit car jackings would be illegal under legislation approved unanimously by the Louisiana House. The bill’s author, New Orleans Representative Jason Hughes says he wants to hold adults accountable for a crime that’s creating fear in the city he loves…
Cut 3 (12) “..our parish”
The proposed law says violators would face sentencing between five and 20 years. The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

A bill that would prohibit smoking weed while driving or riding in a car has advanced out of the Louisiana House. The measure is by Metairie Republican Representative Laurie Schlegel…:
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The proposal passed the House 66-31 and now heads to the Senate.

Lake Charles Police announce the arrest of 11 individuals for their role in the death of a six-year-old girl who was fatally shot as she watched TV in her home on March 20th. Police Chief Shawn Caldwell hopes these arrests give the family of Draya Guillory a sense of closure.
Cut 9 (12) “…(NawfSideBabies) Northside Babies.”
Caldwell says bonds on some of those 11 arrested are as high as 2.5 million and they expect to make more arrests.

A House committee approves a bill that would remove the party affiliation of a judge on a voting ballot. The vote was 9-3 with a few GOP lawmakers opposing like Haughton Representative Dodie Horton…:
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Despite the opposition, the measure heads to the House floor for more discussion

The House Committee looking into the death of Ronald Greene is scheduled to hear from district attorney John Belton today. He can bring state charges against the troopers involved in the fatal arrest. Also today in Senate Education, a debate will take place over a proposal to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports. La-Politics-dot-com Jeremy Alford says it’s an important issue for GOP lawmakers…
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Many people complain of having a hard time trying to recall when recent events occurred. Head of Psychiatry at LSU Health New Orleans, Doctor Rahn Bailey, says we tend to link memories with emotional events, like weddings and graduations, and the lack of those occasions because of the pandemic plays a part in our recall.
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Despite some objection, the House Governmental Affairs Committee approves a measure that would prohibit political party affiliation from being shown on a ballot next to a judicial candidate. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges voted against it, because she says voters deserve to do know who they are voting for…
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But House Governmental Affairs Chairman John Stefanski, who is an attorney by occupation in Crowley, says judges support this legislation…
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The bill passed on a nine to three vote and it heads to the full House for consideration.

The hurricane forecast team at Colorado State is predicting 19 named storms for the upcoming hurricane season.