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• Teens sentenced for deadly carjacking of New Orleans woman

  November 20, 2023 11:21 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Three out of four teenagers involved in a brutal carjacking that left a woman dead in March of 2022 have been sentenced to 20 years in prison, a judge decided Monday, Nov. 20. One week later, the remaining teenager was sentenced to life in prison. ... more »

• In quest for justice, Ronald Greene's mother invited to attend State of the Union Play Video

  February 3, 2023 3:50 PM

  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter invited Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene , to be his special guest at the State of the Union Tuesday, according to Hardin and her lawyer. Watch live newscasts here The invitation was extended this week, as President Biden is... more »

• Sheriff: 17-year-old arrested, accused of raping child last year

  April 7, 2022 3:30 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE - A 17-year-old was arrested this week for allegedly raping a child no more than 11 years old sometime last summer. The Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ the investigation into the incident started in February. The investigation revealed the victim was a young girl under 12 years... more »

• WATCH: Flashbang explodes in would-be thief's face after breaking into booby-trapped truck

  April 7, 2022 12:21 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - A would-be thief ran away dazed and confused after he broke into a truck rigged with a flashbang. Brendan Batt walked outside Sunday morning to find his truck window shattered, but none of his belongings were missing. The only things he has to replace are the... more »

• Lawmaker wants state agency investigated following botched child sex abuse case Play Video

  November 17, 2021 5:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE- State Senator Katrina Jackson used strong words to discuss her utter disdain for the way a child sex abuse case was handled. During a meeting Monday at the Capitol among the Senate Select Committee on Women and Children, Jackson said what happened reeked of a cover-up and... more »

• Bond set at $400K for woman charged in Quawan Charles' disappearance

  February 9, 2021 3:22 PM

  LOREAUVILLE - A woman who was one of the last people to see 15-year-old Quawan Charles alive was arrested Tuesday, several months after the teen's body was found dead in Iberia Parish. Attorney Ron Haley, who represents the Charles family, confirmed Janet Irvin, 37, was booked on charges of... more »

• Knock Knock Museum invites public to 'Freedom March MLK Day' event Play Video

  January 18, 2021 7:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The third Monday of every January marks a U.S. federal holiday in honor of the birthday of world-renowned civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, various organizations across Louisiana's capital city are participating in observances of Dr. Martin Luther King... more »

• Netflix to invest $100 million into Black-owned banks

  July 1, 2020 6:54 AM

  Netflix announced plans to invest in Black-owned banks to help close the wealth gap between Black and White America. According to CNN , the streaming service informed the public of its decision Tuesday, vowing to deposit 2% of its cash, or an estimated $100 million, into Black-owned financial institutions... more »

• Director of New Orleans-based nonprofit found in contempt of court

  June 11, 2020 6:57 AM

  LAFAYETTE - After the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center, a New Orleans-based nonprofit that provides legal representation to impoverished individuals accused of capital crimes, dropped a client without first consulting the case's overseeing judge, the judge ruled that LCAC's director, Richard Bourke, was in contempt of court. According to KATC... more »

• OLOL healthcare workers kneel for nearly nine minutes in honor of George Floyd

  June 10, 2020 10:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE - When footage of George Floyd's murder at the hands of a police officer went viral, members of a horrified global community engaged in protests for racial equality and in demonstrations organized to honor Floyd's life. According to The Advocate , such a demonstration took place in... more »

• Daughter of New York City mayor arrested during weekend protests

  June 1, 2020 10:38 AM

  NEW YORK - As protesters in New York City were arrested on Saturday night, Chiara de Blasio was a young black woman among the many who were handcuffed and detained. But the 25-year-old is no average citizen, de Blasio happens to be the daughter of New York City's mayor.... more »

• Hundreds gather peacefully at state capitol to protest against police brutality Play Video

  May 31, 2020 4:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Protests against the death of George Floyd have made their way to the capital area. With peaceful protests happening in New Orleans and Lafayette, hundreds of Baton Rouge residents gathered Sunday afternoon to march from Galvez Plaza to the steps of the State Capitol. Protesters... more »

• Beloved aunt taken advantage by caretaker, family waiting for restitution Play Video

  June 28, 2018 7:03 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - A woman says her beloved family member was taken advantage of by her caretaker and she's waiting for justice to be served. Elizabeth Davis says $34,000 was taken from her aunt Jean Burnett's bank accounts over the course of a year. "I mean, it's the... more »

• U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died

  February 13, 2016 5:33 PM

  WASHINGTON - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died, sources told CNN Saturday. According to CNN, the 79-year-old Scalia died in his sleep during a visit to Texas over the weekend. A conservative Justice, Scalia was the first Italian-American to sit on the nation's highest court. ... more »

• EXCLUSIVE: Attorney arrested after courtroom outburst Play Video

  September 30, 2015 11:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An attorney found himself in a jail cell with defendants after mouthing off to a judge in a courtroom Tuesday. But, Jeffry Sanford said he was only standing up for justice. He said he used a few choice words in his frustrated explanation to a judge... more »

• Families feuding after baby's killing Play Video

  June 28, 2013 10:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A fight for justice over the death of an eleventh-month child has turned into a war of words between family members. Aaliyah Heard died after a severe blow to the head. Aaliyah's father, Larry Leflore, 26, is charged with first degree murder. Aaliyah's mother, Ashley Heard,... more »