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• Former CEO of finalist to develop LSU arena pardoned by Trump after bidding conspiracy indictment Play Video

  December 4, 2025 1:23 PM

  WASHINGTON — The former CEO of the Oak View Group, one of the finalists under consideration to build a new $400 million arena at LSU, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump. Timothy Leiweke, who was accused of "orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the bidding process" for the Moody... more »

• Baton Rouge lawyer says his clients are among 1,500 pardoned by Trump for Jan. 6 crimes Play Video

  January 27, 2025 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two local men arrested in the Jan.6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol were pardoned by President Donald Trump during his first day in office, their attorney said Monday. Geismar native Edward Richmond Jr. and Denham Springs native Randy Verdun Sr. were among the 1,500 people... more »

• Days before child found in trash can, mom pardoned in another child's death Play Video

  August 31, 2017 12:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A mother facing charges for birthing her baby in an area Walmart then leaving the newborn in a trash can was granted a pardon for an arrest related to the death of another child days earlier, the WBRZ Investigative Unit uncovered. WBRZ learned Kyandrea Thomas was... more »