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Johnny Anderson's alleged victim says she was forced out of job, state denies claim Play Video
October 8, 2019 6:45 PM
BATON ROUGE - In what's shaping up to be a heated election season, Johnny Anderson's accuser spoke up for the first time to reporters since the incident where she claims she was harassed and assaulted by Anderson, one of Governor John Bel Edwards' top staffers. Anderson has maintained his innocence... more » -
More shenanigans in White Castle as WBRZ tries to obtain public records Play Video
September 1, 2017 6:36 PM
UPDATE: Following days of silence and no answers, Mayor Jermarr Williams provided an invoice that showed he paid $1,800 cash to have his tree cut down. That comes after we were railroaded for information seeking information about tree cutting following the May storms. Williams also did not return our calls.... more » -
WBRZ obtains records of officers involved in deadly shooting Play Video
July 7, 2016 12:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - Following a public records request filed by the WBRZ Investigative Unit early after the officer-involved shooting death of Alton Sterling, the City of Baton Rouge made internal affairs records of the two officers involved available for review. Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto got the first look at... more » -
White Castle tables vote on mayor salary, compensation for driving
April 19, 2016 12:18 AM
WHITE CASTLE - The White Castle Town Council briefly discussed an ordinance changing the mayor's salary and compensation for driving his personal care before tabling a decision until next month's meeting. Both issues have been the focus of a series of reports from The Investigative Unit. Ordinances for the... more » -
Public record at center of Nakamoto arrest released Play Video
March 24, 2016 2:27 PM
WHITE CASTLE - The third part of a public records request that was not filled and lead to the arrest of WBRZ Chief Investigator Chris Nakamoto Wednesday was released to the station's news department Thursday morning. Just received part 3 of @ChrisNakamoto 's public records request. The part... more » -
Leaders avoid questions; Nakamoto escorted away in handcuffs, given summons Play Video
March 23, 2016 3:32 PM
WHITE CASTLE - Police detained WBRZ reporter Chris Nakamoto while Nakamoto was pursuing a story on town government operations Wednesday. Nakamoto was put in handcuffs, escorted to the police department and written a misdemeanor summons. The summons was written for an alleged violation of statute 14:63, remaining after being... more » -
Plaintiffs' Attorney: Town of White Castle loses court battle over public records Play Video
March 18, 2016 5:20 PM
PLAQUEMINE- Attorneys representing plaintiffs suing the Town of White Castle say the Town was dealt a big blow today, by an Iberville Parish Judge. Attorney Seth Dornier said a Judge ordered the Town to turn over the public records, pay the plaintiffs' attorney fees, and face a fine. Attorneys defending... more »