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Family of man who passed away behind bars awarded $42.75M: ‘largest award ever heard of’
The family of a Louisiana man who died at a jail run by LaSalle Corrections has been awarded $42.75 million by a federal jury. Erie Moore Sr., a 57-year-old man, died 10 years ago while being held at Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, La., operated by LaSalle. The jury, in its verdict, found the negligence…
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Supreme Court to rule on GOP effort that could redefine Black political power
The Supreme Court is once again preparing to weigh the future of the Voting Rights Act, this...
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Police arrest Louisiana woman who beat man with bat and left him in the street to be ran over by 2 cars
Police have arrested a Louisiana woman who allegedly beat a man with a bat and left him lying...
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Magic Johnson Makes Charitable Donation Of $500K To Xavier University
NBA legend Magic Johnson made a significant contribution to Xavier University of Louisiana,...
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Cops finally arrest teenage stalker who raped a woman in parking lot
A teenage stalker who allegedly raped a woman in a parking lot has finally been arrested by police, who were on a hunt for him for days. 18-year-old Donnie Lee Stevenson allegedly sexually assaulted a...
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Southern University suspends campus organization activities after student dies during fraternity ‘ritual’
Southern University in Louisiana on Thursday announced that it was suspending all membership intake activities involving campus organizations after a 20-year-old student died during an alleged fraternity...
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Federal prosecutors close investigation into 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene without charges
Federal prosecutors have decided not to bring charges in the 2019 arrest and death of Black motorist Ronald Greene, concluding a lengthy FBI investigation into the white Louisiana State Police troopers...
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Bogalusa mayor, Tyrin Truong allegedly linked to drug trafficking organization, Police report
The mayor of a Louisiana city has been arrested on charges of aiding in the distribution of illegal drugs, including opioids, high-grade marijuana, THC products, and MDMA, authorities announced. Tyrin...
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New Louisiana program gives $1000 monthly ‘reparation’ payments to Black residents thanks to $1 million donation from descendants of slave owners
A dozen Black residents of Louisiana are receiving a guaranteed monthly sum of $1,000, funded by a $1 million donation from Deacon Leroy “Buck” Close and Gracie Close of South Carolina. The...
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How Apple reportedly used Will Smith to block app store bill that may have hurt its profits
Apple thwarted proposed legislation in Louisiana that would have mandated the use of alternative payment systems for app store developers by threatening to cancel a Will Smith film project in the state,...
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Louisiana mom allegedly threw her 6-month-old baby in trash during tussle at Walmart
Brionka Benjamin was arrested last week on suspicion of throwing her 6-month-old son into a garbage can following an altercation at Walmart. Following her arrest, the 38-year-old Louisiana woman was charged...
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Hero cop delivers baby on the side of the road: ‘I’m just blessed that I was there’
What appeared to be a typical day immediately changed for Officer Cpl. Jason Lee when he was pulled over on Greenwell Springs Road on Saturday. 19-year-old Destiny Allen and her mother needed to be escorted...
