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After questionable decisions from judges, expert says holding them accountable could take legislative action Play Video
September 29, 2022 5:28 PM
BATON ROUGE - After multiple stories from the WBRZ Investigative Unit highlighting questionable decisions from judges , an expert says lawmakers may need to get involved in order to reign in those judges. Retired Tulane law professor emeritus, Joel Friedman, said judges have a wide level of discretion to... more » -
Career criminals accused of wreaking havoc while out on bond; judges silent about their decisions Play Video
September 23, 2022 5:19 PM
BATON ROUGE - Two different judges in the 19th Judicial District court are silent over their decisions to issue bonds to career criminals that got out and are now accused of committing more violent crimes. Judge Fred Crifasi and Judge Eboni Johnson Rose are not saying anything about what... more » -
Louisiana District Attorney's Association working to fix broken system involving multiple bonds Play Video
June 11, 2021 5:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana District Attorney's Association (LDAA) is working to address a problem that could put your safety as risk. The WBRZ Investigative Unit exposed suspects getting multiple bonds back in December . The situation is back in the spotlight after one of the suspects tied to... more » -
All Baton Rouge-area federal judges recuse themselves from LSU sexual misconduct lawsuits
May 24, 2021 6:49 PM
BATON ROUGE - All federal district judges in the capital city have recused themselves from ruling on on a pair of lawsuits related to LSU's Title IX scandal. Instead, a New Orleans federal district judge, Susie Morgan, has been appointed to handle the cases, according to The Advocate .... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Broken system allows alleged criminals multiple bonds Play Video
December 9, 2020 5:00 PM
BATON ROUGE - It's a problem that isn't new but is so serious your family's safety could be at risk. Part of a defendant's bond conditions includes not committing crimes while out on bond. However, the WBRZ Investigative Unit found time and time again people are arrested for committing... more » -
Following bail concerns, District Attorney wants full-time prosecutor at EBR jail Play Video
May 7, 2018 6:45 PM
UPDATE: Mark Russell's hearing has been continued until May 17. It was announced in court Tuesday that Russell was admitted to a local hospital. Authorities confirm they responded to a home on Baker Blvd this morning for an attempted suicide call. Arrest records show the address matches Mark Russell's... more » -
District Judges face Supreme Court for inappropriate behavior Play Video
May 3, 2016 11:19 AM
NEW ORLEANS - A pair of District Judges appeared before the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans Tuesday to face possible sanctions for complaints of previous inappropriate behavior. West Baton Rouge Parish District Judge Robin Free is facing up to a year of suspension along with $11,000 in fines... more »