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Hours after Nakamoto report, Justice of the Peace submits resignation to Judiciary Commission Play Video
September 25, 2023 5:43 PM
UPDATE: Hours after this report was published Monday night, Randy Guidroz submitted his resignation to the Secretary of State and the La. Judiciary Commission. His resignation comes after a 12-year span in which there was no evidence he ever did any work for the sheriff's office and collected over half... more » -
Louisiana seeks trial on redistricting, says 'plenty of time' before 2024 vote
July 11, 2023 5:09 PM
BATON ROUGE - The plaintiffs in a federal case that could force congressional re-districting in Louisiana want the matter to play out next at the appellate court level, but Louisiana officials hope it will return to district court -- and insist that there's time for a trial there in advance... more » -
Civil rights groups seek swift action on La. redistricting after Supreme Court ruling
June 9, 2023 4:29 PM
BATON ROUGE - A coalition of civil rights organizations on Friday filed a motion to lift a court-ordered hold on a lawsuit seeking to throw out the current congressional map for the state in favor of a new one. The move comes one day after the U.S. Supreme Court... more » -
A law passed years ago would take effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned Play Video
May 3, 2022 5:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - It was business as usual Tuesday at Delta Clinic in Baton Rouge, one of three places in Louisiana that offers abortion services. That could change if the US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. "I just want to emphasize abortion is still legal in Louisiana,"... more » -
Mike Pence calls upon Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights
November 30, 2021 12:55 PM
Former Vice-President Mike Pence is requesting that the Supreme Court overturn the 1973 Roe v Wade case that legalized abortion. BBC News reports that Pence will speak out on the matter of abortion during a Tuesday afternoon speech and refer to the landmark ruling as, "a misguided decision" that... more » -
Louisiana Pardon Board votes in favor of posthumous pardon for Homer Plessy Play Video
November 12, 2021 10:43 AM
In 1892, a French-speaking Creole person of color named Homer Plessy defied Louisiana's Separate Car Act by boarding a train car reserved for "Whites Only" and more than a century later, Plessy may receive a posthumous pardon. When he was still alive, Plessy's case made its way to the... more » -
Federal appeals court says Texas' 6-week abortion ban will remain in force
October 15, 2021 5:01 AM
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals announced Thursday that it not prohibit Texas' new law that bars abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy while it considers an appeal of a judge's order blocking it, CNN reports. The Texas law bans abortions upon detection of fetal cardiac activity,... more » -
Justice Brett Kavanaugh tests positive for COVID-19
October 1, 2021 9:12 AM
The Supreme Court said Friday Justice Brett Kavanaugh tested positive for COVID-19. Kavanaugh is reportedly fully vaccinated and is not experiencing any of the symptoms that are typically associated with the virus. He tested positive Thursday night, the court said in a statement, and his immediate family tested... more » -
Supreme Court rules in favor of former high school cheerleader reprimanded for cursing online
June 23, 2021 12:16 PM
MAHANOY CITY, Pennsylvania - The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it ruled in favor of a former high school cheerleader who took legal action after she was punished by her school for posting a profanity-laced caption on Snapchat while she was not on campus, CNN reports. Brandi Levy, 14... more » -
Supreme Court upholds Obamacare health care law
June 17, 2021 10:45 AM
The Supreme Court on Thursday, ruled in favor of upholding the Affordable Care Act in a decision that confirmed Obamacare as valid and not in opposition to the U.S. constitution, ABC News reports. The case against Obamacare was helmed by a group of conservative states who claimed that the... more » -
Supreme Court hands Google victory in multibillion-dollar case against Oracle
April 5, 2021 12:01 PM
The Supreme Court sided with Google after examining a case involving allegations made against the tech giant by Oracle. The Supreme Court ultimately decided that Google did not commit copyright infringement against Oracle when it copied snippets of programming language to build its Android operating system, CNN reports. ... more » -
Supreme Court denies election appeal from Pennsylvania Republicans
February 22, 2021 11:00 AM
The Supreme Court handed down its Monday (Feb. 22) morning decision to deny an appeal from Republicans who challenged a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that allowed ballots received up to three days after Election Day to be counted to accommodate challenges by the coronavirus pandemic. According to CNN, attorneys... more » -
US Supreme Court decision forcing dozens of cases to be retried in capital area Play Video
January 28, 2021 5:41 PM
BATON ROUGE- Multiple cases, including some high-profile ones that were litigated already, may end up with plea deals. Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that jury verdicts must be unanimous to convict someone of a serious crime. Among one of the cases that's now going back through the courts... more » -
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Trump Admin's plan to keep undocumented immigrants excluded from Census
December 18, 2020 11:04 AM
As President Donald Trump faces what many feel are his last few weeks in office, one of his administration's most pressing initiatives regarding the inclusion of immigrants in the U.S. census has overcome a legal hurdle that threatened its advancement. According to ABC News , the United States Supreme... more » -
Man sentenced to life for killing girlfriend's alleged abuser returns to court for consideration of retrial Play Video
December 9, 2020 8:43 AM
BATON ROUGE- A 2015 murder case in East Baton Rouge Parish is being reviewed as a result of a supreme court decision regarding split juries. In 2017, a jury found Jace Crehan, now 26 years old, guilty of second-degree murder in the 2015 killing of Robert Noce, Jr. ,... more » -
Supreme Court to hear arguments against proposed border wall funding, asylum policies
October 19, 2020 10:16 AM
According to CNN , the Supreme Court announced Monday that it would hear cases related to the Trump Administration's border wall and a controversial policy that requires asylum seekers to remain in Mexico as they await hearings in the United States. The current administration intends to use Pentagon funds... more » -
Supreme Court rules Trump admin can weaken Obamacare contraceptive mandate
July 8, 2020 11:31 AM
WASHINGTON - In a 7-2 decision on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has decided to allow a number of employers to opt-out of providing their employees with contraceptive coverage. According to CNN , the win for the Trump administration reverses a lower court decision that had blocked the President's intention... more » -
Due to new nonunanimous jury rule, man serving life sentence for killing his girlfriend's rapist may get new trial
May 1, 2020 9:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - Based on a the Supreme Court's recent decision to outlaw nonunanimous jury verdicts, a 26-year-old who has been serving a life sentence for killing the man who molested his girlfriend may get a new trial. According to The Advocate , Jace Crehan, accused of the 2015... more » -
Supreme Court to revisit abortion laws by highlighting a Louisiana case
January 6, 2020 7:45 AM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is expected to play a major role in an abortion debate that could dramatically shape the future of abortion access across America. The Advocate reports that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case on March 4. The court will listen to both sides as... more » -
Despite possible appeals tied to flawed jury pool, prosecutors remain confident Play Video
April 19, 2019 6:34 PM
BATON ROUGE- This week, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that jury selection must start over for an accused cop killer. The jury was being selected in Baton Rouge and his attorneys recognized that none of those who were subpoenaed were under the age of 26. The problem was a software... more » -
'DC sniper' can argue he committed crimes at age too young for his sentence
March 18, 2019 1:25 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The then-teenage half of the so-called “DC snipers” whose violence had ties to Baton Rouge can challenge a life sentence without parole because of his age when he was arrested. The Supreme Court ruled Monday involving such sentences in the state of Virginia and is expected... more » -
Louisiana part of 13 state lawsuit over eggs Play Video
December 5, 2017 8:27 AM
Over a dozen states are part of a lawsuit over eggs. The states want the U.S. Supreme Court to block California's 2008 law that requires any eggs sold there to come from hens that have room to roam and stretch their legs inside their habitats. Yesterday, the case to... more » -
Still no second chance for juvenile Baton Rouge killer Play Video
April 19, 2017 2:18 PM
BATON ROUGE- Family on both sides of a 2005 murder case had to sit through a second sentencing in a Baton Rouge courtroom Wednesday. Judge Richard Anderson told 28-year-old defendant Anthony Johnson "it doesn't appear the defendant has changed much" since being convicted of a murder he committed at... more » -
Louisiana senators meet with Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch
February 13, 2017 4:35 PM
WASHINGTON - Louisiana Senators Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy met with President Donald Trump's Supreme Court justice nominee Neil Gorsuch Monday. Gorsuch was nominated by the president to fill the Supreme Court seat left vacant by Justice Antonin Scalia, who died in Feb. 2016. "Judge Gorsuch is a... more » -
La. Supreme Court Justice's case against other justices thrown out
October 20, 2016 10:45 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that a member of Louisiana's Supreme Court filed against four fellow justices. Justice Jefferson Hughes filed suit last December saying he was illegally removed from two cases against oil companies. His suit said defendants sought his removal because lawyers for... more » -
DA: Had Justice Scalia been alive, Baton Rouge cop-killer might be put to death
June 7, 2016 5:23 PM
BATON ROUGE - The district attorney learned Tuesday the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to overturn a lower court's ruling forbidding convicted cop-killer Kevan Brumfield be put to death. Brumfield and Henri Broadway were both convicted of the murder of Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Betty Smothers and the... 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 » -
Judges accused of wrongdoing face discipline at Supreme Court Play Video
May 3, 2016 12:08 AM
BATON ROUGE - Two judges from the west side of the river face serious sanctions because of their behavior. Judges Robin Free and James Best will appear before the Supreme Court Tuesday. Judge Robin Free made a mad dash away from our cameras there a year and a half... more » -
Supreme Court considers whether police may force warrantless blood alcohol tests
April 21, 2016 9:45 AM
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether law enforcement is required to get a warrant before forcing a driver to submit to breath or blood alcohol tests. Currently, all 50 states revoke the driver’s license in the event they refuse such tests. 12 states and 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 » -
High court okays prosecutors to paint dad as repeat child abuser
February 5, 2016 1:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - The state supreme court found a father's alleged prior child abuse can be used against him in a trial where he faces charges for the death of his 8-year-old son. Michael Robertson is accused of the 2012 death of the child, Xzayvion Riley. Riley, the coroner's... more »