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Controversial BRPD officer ousted amid lawsuit, internal investigation into 'Brave Cave' Play Video
August 16, 2023 1:00 PM
UPDATE: BRPD announced Thursday it was shuttering the Street Crimes unit linked to the "Brave Cave" investigation. Latest details here. ----- BATON ROUGE - A police officer implicated in multiple complaints that have cost the city-parish thousands of dollars has resigned amid the latest investigation into his conduct.... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Officer arrested for stalking costs town of Jackson thousands of dollars in legal settlements Play Video
July 25, 2023 5:48 PM
JACKSON — A federal lawsuit filed against a troubled Jackson police officer spells out years of problems that the town knew about but didn't do anything to address. Instead, taxpayers in Jackson had to pay $75,000 to settle two different lawsuits filed against the officer, his police chief, the... more » -
Three different families sue EBR school system, claiming district turned blind eye to bullying Play Video
July 26, 2021 6:35 PM
BATON ROUGE - Three different families are suing the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, alleging the school district received complaints of relentless bullying but did nothing. Two students were beaten on camera, a third took his own life. Traeh Thyssen killed himself in 2019 after his family... more » -
Monday evening deadline to file sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
March 1, 2021 9:39 AM
NEW ORLEANS — An impending deadline, known as 'bar date' is fast approaching. According to WWL-TV , 'bar date' is the deadline for victims who have been sexually abused by Catholic clergy to file compensation claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans and it falls on Monday, March 1... more » -
Postal Service halts some changes amid outcry, lawsuits
August 18, 2020 8:46 PM
WASHINGTON — Facing mounting public pressure and a crush of state lawsuits, President Donald Trump’s new postmaster general announced Tuesday he is halting some operational changes to mail delivery that critics blamed for widespread delays and warned could disrupt the November election. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he... more » -
Department of Education sues citizens who file public records requests Play Video
June 1, 2016 4:56 PM
BATON ROUGE- Tonight, there are new allegations the Department of Education is hiding public information from you. State Superintendent of Education John White is suing two citizens who filed public records requests this year. Last year, the WBRZ Investigative Unit showed the Department paid out thousands of dollars in... more » -
Judge orders Department of Education to pay thousands for witholding public records Play Video
December 21, 2015 5:55 PM
BATON ROUGE- Taxpayers are on the hook for thousands of dollars tonight, after the State Department of Education refused to turn over public records. Last week a judge ordered the Department of Education to pay a hefty settlement and assessed a penalty of $100 per day since February 17.... more »