17:30 LRN Newscast October 11

Ten current and former LSU students were booked on charges today in connection with the suspected hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. All of the individuals are facing a misdeamnor hazing charge and one of them, 18-year-old Matthew Naquin of Texas, also faces a negligent homicide charge.

Sean Pennison was one of the ten individuals who turned himself in at the LSU Police Department. Emelie Gunn spoke with his attorney…
voicer 2 (29) “….I’m Emelie Gunn”

Additional police reports came out today as well, indicating that Gruver was targeted during the hazing incident.

The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of LSU fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver. Dr. Beau Clark classifies it as an accidental death due to acute alcohol intoxication…
Cut 6 (11) “his lungs.”
Clark says Gruver had a blood alcohol level of .495.

The CDC’s 2016 STD Surveillance Report finds Louisiana ranks second for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates. Deputy Director for the Louisiana S-T-D—H-I-V Program Chaquetta Johnson says they are looking at ways to increase screening and testing to lower this high number…..
cut 13 (09) “…disease”
The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016.

16:30 LRN Newscast October 11th

Ten LSU students face charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver.  All were booked on a misdemeanor hazing charge, while Matthew Alexander Naquin (Nah-can) is charged with negligent homicide.  The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of Gruver’s death.  Dr. Beau Clark says the death was an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication.  His blood alcohol level was .495, more than six times the legal limit…

(CUT 7) (:05) “With death.”

Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says law enforcement nationwide is cracking down on hazing, intent on bringing justice to the victims…

(CUT 5) (:10) “homicide case.”

 

More information has come to light on the final moments of LSU fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver’s life.  Much of it involved members forced to drink 190 proof diesel liquor.  Others have told police Gruver drank ten to 12 pulls that night – saying Matthew Naquin was the most aggressive among those there.  Attorney Franz Borghardt says his client Sean Pennison and the others truly cared about Max…

(CUT 10)  (:10) “fraternity.”

Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges.  Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says the victim visited Porter trying to get her keys back.  That’s when an argument started…

(CUT 15) (:09) “was reporting.”

16:45 LRN Sportscast October 11

The Saints returned to the practice field today as they get ready for Sunday’s game against Detroit. Wide receiver Willie Snead is expected to play after he missed the last game with a hamstring injury. Lions QB Matthew Stafford told the Detroit media that he feels good after getting banged up in a loss to Carolina last week.

Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says the victim alleged she visited Porter to get her keys back from him, then the two became involved in an argument that got physical…:
CUT 15 (09) “what she was reporting”
Porter was arrested on charges of battery of dating partner, possession of marijuana and distribution of schedule II drugs. Porter will always be remembered for his Pick 6 in Super Bowl 44.

LSU’s two starting offensive tackles, KJ Malone and Toby Weathersby are questionable for Saturday’s game against 10th ranked Auburn. Both players did not practice yesterday. Injuries along the line, forced the coaching staff to shuffle players in and out against Florida. Quarterback Danny Elting says it wasn’t that big of a distraction….
cut 18 (20) “….as well”

Coach Mark Hudspeth will start Andre Nunez at quarterback tomorrow night when the Cajuns host Texas State in a game that will be shown on ESPN-U. Nunez has provided a spark for the Cajuns off the bench in the last two games. He threw for 213 yards and one touchdown in the win against Idaho last weekend.

15:30 LRN Newscast October 11th

Ten LSU students were arrested today on hazing charges in connection with the death of fraternity pledge Maxwell Gruver.  Of the ten, one fraternity member Matthew Naquin  has been charged with hazing and negligent homicide.  Sean Pennison’s attorney Franz Borhardt says Gruver’s death will stay with Pennison for the rest of his life…

Cut 11 (10) “with this.”

The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death – an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication.  The initial autopsy report revealed that he had THC, the chemical found in marijuana.  Coroner Dr. Beau Clark won’t say it was confirmed in his findings…

CUT 7 (05) “his death.”

His blood alcohol level was .495.

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Former Saints and LSU Star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges.  Baton Rouge Police Department Sgt. Don Coppola says the victim and the 31-year-old Porter had been in a relationship over the past couple of years…

CUT 16 (07) “that had become physical.”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is ranked second in the country when it comes to the high rates of STDs for the third year in a row. Deputy Director for the Louisiana STD/HIV Program Chaquetta (Sha-que-taa) Johnson says chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the sexually transmitted diseases measured. She credits this increase to a few factors.

CUT 12 (11) “tested.”

14:30 LRN Newscast October 11

Ten LSU students were arrested today on hazing charges in connection with the death of fratnerity pledge Maxwell Gruver. One of suspects, 19-year-old Matthew Alexander Naquin of Texas, also faces a negligent homicide charge and Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says if found guilty of negligent homicide, he could be behind bars for some time…
cut 4 (08) “….five years”
According to the arrest report, Naquin was alllegedly the fratnerity member that was most aggressive during the hazing event.

The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of Gruver. Dr. Beau Clark classifies it as a an accidental death due to acute alcohol intoxication…
Cut 6 (11) “his lungs.”
Clark says Gruver had a blood alcohol level of .495.

The CDC’s 2016 STD Surveillance Report finds Louisiana ranks second for chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rates. Deputy Director for the Louisiana S-T-D—H-I-V Program Chaquetta Johnson says they are looking at ways to increase screening and testing to lower this high number…..
cut 13 (09) “…disease”
The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016.

CenturyLink’s next chief executive tells the USA Today Network he will not live in Louisiana, but plans to keep the company’s headquarters in Monroe for now. Jeff Storey takes over as the leader of the Fortune 500 telecommunications company in 2019. The company and the state have a contract that requires Centurylink to remain headquartered in Louisiana through at least 2020. Centurylink employs over 27-hundred people in Louisiana.

PM Newscall October 11,2017

Ten LSU students are charged in connection with the hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver of Georgia. Jeff Palermo spoke with a legal analyst…

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Sean Pennison is one of ten members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity charged with hazing in the death of pledge Max Gruver. Emelie Gunn has more…

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Ten LSU students face charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. All ten were booked on a misdemeanor hazing charge and Matthew Alexander Naquin (Nah-Can) is also charged with negligent homicide.  Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Naquin was singled out due to his alleged role in the incident…

Cut 3 (10) “this case.”

The lesser misdemeanor charges carry a 30 day sentence, however, Ciolino says if Naquin is found guilty of negligent homicide, he could be imprisoned for some time…

Cut 4  (08) “five years.” 

Law enforcement is cracking down on hazing around the country and Ciolino says they are intent on bringing justice to the victims…

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The East Baton Rouge Coroner’s Office has released the cause of death of Maxwell Gruver.  Dr. Beau Clark says the death was an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication…

Cut 6 (11)  “his lungs.”

Clark says Gruver’s high blood alcohol level of .495 was more than six times the legal limit…

Cut 7 (05) “with death.” 

An initial autopsy report revealed that Gruver had THC, the chemical found in marijuana.  Coroner Clark won’t say if that was confirmed in his findings…

Cut 8 (09) “going on.”

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Sean Pennison is one of the ten LSU students arrested as part of the investigation into Max Gruver’s death. His Attorney Franz Borghardt says it’s extremely hard for these students as Max was their friend. He says Pennison is not being charged with Gruver’s death, only hazing.

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Borghardt says it’s disappointing that LSU decided to arrest these ten young men rather than issue a court summons for the misdemeanor. He says these students truly cared about Max.

Cut 10 (10) “fraternity”

Of the ten, one fraternity member, Matthew Naquin, has been charged with hazing and negligent homicide. Borghardt says Gruver’s death will stay with Pennison for the rest of his life.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is ranked second in the country when it comes to the high rates of STDs for the third year in a row. Deputy Director for the Louisiana STD/HIV Program Chaquetta Johnson says chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are the sexually transmitted diseases measured. She credits this increase to a few factors.

Cut 12 (11) “tested” 

2016 CDC data shows Louisiana’s chlamydia rate is 680 cases per 100,000 people. Johnson says they are looking at ways to increase screening and testing to lower this high number…

Cut 13 (09)  “disease.”

The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016. Johnson says they are aggressively tackling this epidemic. She says they have partnered with each office of public health and also with community and parish leaders to educate the public on these diseases.

Cut 14 (07) “Louisiana”

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Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says on October 5th, the victim alleged she visited Porter to get her keys back from him, then the two became involved in an argument that got physical…:

Cut 15 (09) “what she was reporting”

Porter was arrested on charges of battery of dating partner, possession of marijuana and distribution of schedule II drugs. Copolla says the victim and 31-year-old Porter had been in a relationship over the past couple of years. He says Porter did admit to grabbing her…:

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13:30 Newscast, October 11th, 2017

Sean Pennison is one of ten members of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity charged with hazing in the death of pledge Max Gruver…:
Cut 2 (29) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

One of the 10 students, Matthew Alexander Naquin, is also being charged with negligent homicide. East Baton Rouge Coroner Dr. Beau Clark says Gruver’s blood alcohol level of .495 was more than six times the legal limit…:
Cut 7 (05) “with death”

Former Saints and LSU star Tracy Porter has been arrested on drug and domestic battery charges. Sgt. Don Coppola with the Baton Rouge Police Department says the victim alleged she visited Porter to get her keys back from him, then the two became involved in an argument that got physical…:
CUT 15 (09) “what she was reporting”
Porter was arrested on charges of battery of dating partner, possession of marijuana and distribution of schedule II drugs.

For the third straight year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds Louisiana is ranked second in the country for STDs. Deputy Director for the Louisiana STD/HIV Program Chaquetta Johnson says they have partnered with each office of public health and also with community and parish leaders to educate the public on these diseases..:
Cut 14 (07) “Louisiana”
The CDC also reports Louisiana had the second highest rate of HIV in 2016.

 

12:30 Newscast, October 11th, 2017

Ten LSU students are charged in connection with the hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver of Georgia. Jeff Palermo spoke with a legal analyst…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Sean Pennison is one of the ten LSU students arrested with hazing. His attorney, Franz Borghardt, says it’s disappointing that these kids were arrested…:
Cut 10 (10) “fraternity”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says everyone should stand for the national anthem. The memo comes after many players have sat or taken a knee in protest during the pre-game tradition, attracting boycotts and criticism from even President Donald Trump. NFL Analyst Mike Detillier says moving on from this controversy won’t happen overnight…:
Cut 8 (09) “find it”
Goodell’s memo also comes two days after Vice President Mike Pence left an Indianapolis Colts game complaining about protests.

State lawmakers are planning a closed door meeting tomorrow to discuss ways they propose to close the $1 billion dollar budget gap. The shortfall will hit in July 1 when temporary taxes expire.

11:30 LRN Newscast

Ten LSU students face charges in connection with last month’s hazing death of 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver. All are facing a misdemeanor hazing charge and Matthew Alexander Naquin is also charged with negligent homicide. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says Naquin was singled out due to his alleged role in the incident…
Cut 3 (10) “this case.”
The coroner’s report says Gruver had an alochol level of .495 when he died.

Sean Pennison is one of the ten LSU students arrested as part of the investigation into Gruver’s death. His attorney Franz Borghardt says Pennison has only been charged with hazing…
cut 9 (07) “….presumed innocent”
Borghardt says this is also a difficult time for those who turned themselves in today, because the fraternity members considered Max their friend.

As a result of criminal justice reform measures passed in the last legislative session, 14-hundred inmates in Louisiana will be released early from prison in November. Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator said some extremely dangerous criminals could be back on our streets. But Criminal Justice Reform Field Director for the Southern Poverty Law Center John Burkhardt believes that isn’t true…:
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He adds safety checks are performed before each individual is released.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Nick Tullier, shot in a police ambush last summer, has moved from rehab to a transitional learning center; a major step in his recovery. His father, James Tullier, says Nick continues to beat the odds…:
Cut 15 (09) “given already”

11:40 LRN sportscast october 11

The LSU Tigers welcome 10th ranked Auburn into Death Valley on Saturday afternoon. Auburn is one of the top scoring teams in the SEC, averaging 36 points a contest. Meanwhile, LSU is averaging just 25 points a game. Quarterback Danny Etling says they scored just 17 against Florida and they’ll need to find the end zone a few more times this Saturday…
cut 17 (16) “…be okay”
Three starters were not at practice for the Tigers yesterday. Left tackle K-J Malone, right tackle Toby Weathersby and defensive end Rashard Lawrence. They are considered questionable for Saturday’s game.

The Ragin Cajuns host Texas State tomorrow and Coach Mark Hudspeth says Andre Nunez will start at quarterback. Nunez has come off the bench the last two games and provided UL-Lafayette’s offense with a spark. Last Saturday, he threw for 213 yards and one touchdown in a win over Idaho.

The NFL Owners will meet next week to discuss a National Anthem policy. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to all 32 teams that said it’s time for the league to move past this controversy and he believes that players should stand during the national anthem. NFL analyst Mike Detillier says Goodell remained silent too long on this issue…
cut 9 (07) “…put out”
The NFL owners meetings will be next Tuesday and Wednesday in New York City.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the Saints will sign linebacker Gerald Hodges, who started 12 games for the 49ers last season. Hodges was released by the Bills in September. New Orleans needs depth at the linebacker position, because starting weakside linebacker Alex Anzalone had surgery on his shoulder.

Disappointed day for U-S Soccer fans as the men’s team was eliminated from 2018 World Cup competition after losing to Trinidad 2-1 yesterday.