Drug dealers caught with fentanyl will now face stiffer penalties thanks to a new law that went into effect on August first. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Legislation that prohibits the creation of explicit content using an individual’s likeness without their knowledge or approval went into effect on August 1st. Teiko Foxx has more…
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US Senator Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for governor may help him get back in the good graces of the Republican Party. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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If you’re caught dealing fentanyl in Louisiana, you could face up to life in prison now. The stiffer penalties went into effect August 1st and bill author Crowley Representative John Stefanski believes it sends a strong message to drug dealers.
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Individuals with less than 28 grams of detectable fentanyl face five to 40 years in prison. More than 28 grams for a first offense, seven to 40 years. A second offense is 30 to 40 years. Stefanski says for a third offense it’s life in prison without parole.
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The leading cause of death for 18 to 45-year-olds is fentanyl and Stefanski says to reduce the number of deaths it’s a two-prong approach. Rehabilitation for addicts and putting dealers behind bars. The new law hopes to put dealers out of business.
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A new law that makes it illegal to create and distribute deepfakes depicting someone engaging in pornographic acts without their consent, especially minors went into effect Tuesday. Senator Jeremy Stine says this type of material is used for revenge porn or fraud and causes harm to the victims involved…
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Louisiana has become one of the first states to pass legislation explicitly criminalizing the creation of deep fake child sexual abuse material. Violators will face stiff penalties. Stine says when a violation involves a child…
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Stine says perpetrators could also be fined no less than ten thousand dollars. He says this is a safeguard against potential abuse of technology…
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Bill Cassidy’s endorsement of Jeff Landry for Governor could help Louisiana’s senior U-S Senator score political points with the Republican Party. LSU Shreveport Political Science Professor Jeff Sadow says Cassidy has fallen out of favor with some Republicans and the state G-O-P party strongly supports Landry…
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The state GOP censured Cassidy after he voted to certify President Joe Biden’s electoral college victory and then the Baton Rouge Republican voted against former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial. Sadow says Cassidy is up for re-election in 2026 and knows he needs the state GOP on his side…
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Current Louisiana Republican Congressman Garret Graves, Mike Johnson, and Clay Higgins have been rumored as potential challengers to Cassidy in 2026. If Landry is elected as governor, Sadow says Cassidy does not want a Republican governor who may oppose his re-election efforts……
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The LSU football team reports for fall camp today with high expectations after winning ten games and an SEC West title last year. Tiger Rag Editor Todd Horne says the ceiling should be high, considering the playmakers LSU has on offense…
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Horne also returns four starters on the offensive line and the defensive line should also be strong with the return of Maason Smith from injury. He says there are concerns about LSU’s defensive secondary, which returns just two starters, Major Burns and Greg Brooks…
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Many LSU fans believe the Tigers can be national title contenders and follow in the footsteps of Kim Mulkey and Jay Johnson, who won in their second year. Kelly has tried to tap down on expectations, but Horne says the players in the locker room plan on playing for a national championship…
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The Saints are continuing training camp and all pro wide receiver Michael Thomas is looking to make his return after an injury last year sat him out for most of the season. Thomas will be catching passes from a new face this year, that being former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Thomas says how he already impacted the offense after a short time with the team.
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The Saints offense has made a flurry of roster moves in preparation for the new season including the acquisition of many new offensive players. Thomas says that he has confidence in the new-look group.
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